James Turner

Joined: Mar 31, 2025

James has been a loyal Florida Panthers fan since their inception in 1993, when he was an impressionable eight-year-old with no local team. Fansided is his first foray into sports writing. He does his best to watch as much hockey as possible from his home in Southern Ohio. He holds a Business degree with a focus in Analytics from Ohio University and is a serious NHL advanced-stat nerd. Aside from hockey, he loves hiking and other outdoor activities with his family and dogs.

May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (7) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) and forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Panthers hand Maple Leafs an embarassing Game 5 beatdown

NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner over social media posts

May 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save against Toronto Maple Leafs center Max Domi (11) during the third period in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Max Domi receives fine, no suspension for hit on Panthers captain

May 11, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72), Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) and Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) celebrate after they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Panthers execute vintage performance in Game 4 against Maple Leafs

May 9, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during overtime in game three of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Panthers get a big overtime win against Leafs in Game 3

May 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

3 reasons the Panthers are down 2-0 to the Maple Leafs

Apr 8, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Scott Laughton (24) and Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) battle for the puck during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Panthers and Maple Leafs second round playoff preview

Apr 24, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) congratulates goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Matthew Tkachuk trolls Lightning after eliminating them in the playoffs

Apr 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Panthers and Lightning playoff series wrap up

Apr 30, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) and teammates celebrate after they best the Tampa Bay Lightning during game five of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Panthers zap Lightning in five games for the second straight year

Apr 22, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates after he scored a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Tkachuk returns, Panthers dominate Lightning in Game 1

Feb 25, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) skates with the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

3 biggest Panthers storylines for the first round

Apr 5, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) skates in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

The Panthers' postseason success could depend on their trade deadline acquisitions

Mar 3, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Panthers first round playoff series given latest start date

Feb 8, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) looks on after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Matthew Tkachuk trending toward game one postseason return for Panthers

Mar 3, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) and Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) face-off during the first period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Panthers and Lightning first round playoff preview