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2012 Playoff Predictions – Western Conference QF – The Rat Trick and Fans

  Once again it’s that time of year – Stanley Cup playoffs. This season, The Rat Trick staff along with other Florida Panthers’ fans are making predictions on the site as to who we think…Read More

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Western Conference

As we take a look at the Western Conference, you should know that this is my personal favourite connference between the two.  In my opinion the games are more physical, more intense, and I prefer the…Read More

The Career Path Of Mikael Samuelsson

What is a journeyman? In British English a journeyman is described as a player who has represented many different clubs or teams throughout his career. Beginning his hockey career in his home country…Read More

A Look At The Career Path Of Ed Jovanovski

Being drafted first overall in the 1994 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers, Ed Jovanovski came into the league with extremely high expectations. Before his NHL career, Jovanovski spent two years with the…Read More

Ex Panther Factor: Why Vancouver Won’t Win The Cup….Again

If it’s Thursday it must be time for The Ex-Panther Factor.  Rather than take a look at a former player of our franchise, we’ll take a look at a specific team and examine how their playoff…Read More

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The Pot Calling The Kettle Black? Stop Whining Vancouver.

This site is normally all about the Florida Panthers as you know, however we do have the latitude to…Read More

The David Booth Trade: 5 Months Later

  Florida Panther fans were in a state of shock when David Booth, who spent his first 5 years in…Read More

The Ex-Panther Factor: Steve Bernier

  Feb 2, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Steve Bernier (18) skates with the puck…Read More

The Fab 4: Players To Target Before The Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline just over a month away, the rumor mill seems to grow more and more every minute.…Read More

Age Catching Up To Roloson and Brodeur

Last night, two different games were taking place in two different parts of the country, but the story…Read More

The Return Of Mikael Samuelsson Is Bigger Than Most People Think

The Florida Panthers won a huge game Monday night at the Bank Atlantic Center against the Western Conference…Read More

Afternoon REDlines: Panthers Gutsy, Burrito Faceoff, Midseason Awards.

Can’t say enough about last night’s gutsy victory over the Western Conference leading Vancouver…Read More

Tonight’s Box Score: Panthers Hold Off Canucks 2-1

  In what might have been a much anticpated game between the Florida Panthers and the Vancouver…Read More

Game Day Preview: Canucks vs. Panthers. It’s About The Points.

   VANCOUVER CANUCKS: 26-13-3 (55 PTS.) vs. FLORIDA PANTHERS: 20-13-8 (48 PTS.) GAME TIME:  7:30…Read More

REDlines: Chelsea Dagger, Canucks, Chelsea Dagger, Dirty Hits.

  Today’s musical choice has been specially selected.  Just click here for the live performance. After…Read More

The Current State Of The Florida Panthers Goaltending.

The Florida Panthers have endured some goaltending difficulties of late, after starting goaltender Jose…Read More

The Day After: Familiar Foes, Missed Chances Sink Panthers In New Jersey

In a game with a very large two points up for grabs, the Florida Panthers were done in by two players…Read More

REDlines: We Buy and Sell Used Rats

In keeping with the above picture, today’s musical selection is Willie The Pimp by Frank Zappa…Read More

The Winter Classic: Past, Present, And Future

The NHL Winter Classic is an annual event held on New Year’s day, one of two regular season games…Read More

The Ex-Panther Factor: Keith Ballard

Welcome to another addition of the Ex-Panther Factor where I will feature some Ex-Florida Panther(s)…Read More