#FlaPanthers
goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is going to donate $100,000 to make sure all part-time staff who work at BB&T Center get paid during this hiatus. His teammates will match that $100,000 with ownership putting in whatever else is needed.
The
#FlaPanthers
and the NHL celebrated having Kodak Black at their game Tuesday night — until someone taped him apparently having sex in a luxury box (which was right next to the team’s front office) as the game went on.
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goalie Roberto Luongo on whether he’s having a pizza party for his 40th birthday today: “I always have pizza. It doesn’t have to be my birthday.”
Paul Maurice has no update on Sasha Barkov, says he had to leave for a neighbor’s Bar Mitzvah and ‘didn’t want to disappoint the kids.’
It’s a school night, not buying it.
Sergei Bobrovsky on coming back to Columbus: “Lots of memories. Went to my old apartment last night; cried a couple of times there. It is tough. Seven years is a lot. I appreciate this organization and what they have done for me. It was a long day, lots of memories, good memories
Heard a few weeks ago that Spencer Knight appealed to the NHL to attend
#FlaPanthers
development camp despite not being eligible. They granted his wish as he is coming out of the NHL/NHLPA assistance program. Camp starts Monday in Coral Springs, open to the public.
One of the best parts of this picture, aside from Paul Maurice’s joy, is that the Wayne Huizenga and Bill Torrey banners are in full view.
They would have loved last night. Marti as well.
The
#FlaPanthers
sold out the lower bowl for their watch party
@AmerantArena
— and have opened the upper deck.
More people there tonight than many games I covered back in the dark days.
Roberto Luongo is officially back with the
#FlaPanthers
— he’s joining the front office as an advisor to GM Dale Tallon. Team making announcement this afternoon.
A bunch of kids were hanging out by the
#FlaPanthers
parking lot chanting ‘Let’s Go Panthers.’
A bunch stopped on their way out, including Sasha Barkov.
From what I am hearing, the
#FlaPanthers
have over 10,000 at the arena for the watch party tonight. I have covered many games there back in the day where they did not hit that number.
The entire
#FlaPanthers
team will be flying in Heat shirts today. Miami opens the NBA ECF tonight in Boston.
Both Miami teams are 8 seeds this postseason.
The
#FlaPanthers
have parted ways with
@BallyPanthers
and will offer all of their non-national games over the air on Ch. 39 in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Ch. 9 in WPB and also in Naples/Fort Myers.
LINK ➡️
#FlaPanthers
contract with new coach Joel Quenneville is this according to a source: 5 years, $5.25m per with bonuses that can hit $7m. Philly, apparently, did not get outbid but Q wanted to work with Dale and Barkov. And he likes Gulfstream Park.
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@FlaPanthers
Aaron Ekblad broke nose off Max Domi suckerpunch...calls Domi’s preseason suspension ‘a gift. It’s wrong and that’s life’ ... ‘I think he’s stupid for doing it. Scores will be settled at a later date’
.
@FlaPanthers
having some fun with rookie Matt Kiersted. He signed from North Dakota on Thursday and apparently doesn’t have a nameplate yet. So, someone printed out the picture he tweeted of himself as a toddler in a Panthers sweater. It should stay.
I still have stories to tell and there’s a hockey team in South Florida which needs covering so I invite you to check out the Panthers Press Box. News and features to start, a podcast to come. Here’s to Day 1:
Big news from the
#FlaPanthers
and Broward County today as the two sides agree to a new deal which could keep the team in Sunrise for the next 19 years — at least.
We could see a lot of changes to the arena property, too.
The Story⬇️⬇️⬇️
Anthony Duclair was back at the IceDen holding his second youth hockey camp here as his good works continue in our community.
He was also ‘super-excited’ to see his former teammates win it all.
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The line to see Matthew Tkachuk not only ropes around the chicken finger joint but all the way down Federal toward Sample Road. Line started at 6:30 am. Doors still haven’t opened to public.
Good morning South Florida. I’m happy to say I’m coming home to cover the
#FlaPanthers
once again - this time with
@TheAthleticMIA
— 30% off subscription offer at bottom of my first story:
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@flapanthers
6th round draft pick Hunter St. Martin says his mom is afraid of wearing their team gear out in public.
The St. Martin’s live in Edmonton.
The
#FlaPanthers
and Montreal Canadiens come together with the families of those killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High last year before tonight’s game.
Chase Priskie will become the first South Florida product to play for his hometown
#FlaPanthers
when he makes his NHL debut tonight. Big moment for youth hockey in the region.
Good news for the
#FlaPanthers
: Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour are planning to join practice tomorrow in non-contacts. Window of return now sounds like Thanksgiving.
Matthew Tkachuk has not trolled the Edmonton Oilers since winning the Stanley Cup (as far as we know).
On Friday’s Smackdown, a Tkachuk
#FlaPanthers
jersey was used to taunt fans in Edmonton.
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The Carolina Hurricanes limited ticket sales to home games in the Eastern Conference finals against the
#FlaPanthers
to those with credit card billing addresses within the Carolinas.
Sounds familiar, eh?
Well, it was a pretty good run. Unfortunately, I was one of the 46 laid off today. Just wanted to thank
@TheAthleticMIA
for bringing me home back in 2018. I throughly enjoyed my time with The Athletic; it was a great gig. See y’all down the road.
Pending free agent Sam Reinhart took a second to ponder my question about next year.
As he looked around the ice, he said ‘I want to be here … this is the best place in the league to play.’
The Story ⬇️
Joel Quenneville said he will be meeting with Gary Bettman tomorrow — he thinks it’s up in New York. Said he spoke with the
#FlaPanthers
about his situation.
Can’t believe this
#FlaPanthers
ticket thing is still a story. The team put its tickets on sale on Monday morning - then jacked up the price the following day. Their fans who bought early got the better price than the away fans.
Wow. Passion of the media. We did not concoct this story, y’all did.
I didn’t make up a twitter poll and tag you in it.
A Panthers TV guy didn’t call it a ‘sucker punch,’ that came from NESN.
This is the biggest made up story these playoffs have seen. It is fun though.
The
#nhlBruins
are not happy with Sam Bennett’s hit on Brad Marchand early in Game 3 on Friday.
Marchand very easily could have avoided it by, you know, not lowering his shoulder as he approached Bennett looking for a big hit of his own.
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Joel Quenneville does not address media following
#FlaPanthers
win - instead GM Bill Zito does. Basically says “no comment” until after meeting with Gary Bettman which he says is tomorrow at 2
Four years ago, I started Florida Hockey Now to give the
#FlaPanthers
the coverage they deserved in a market that did not seem to care.
Now, almost 3700 stories later, we celebrate another anniversary.
Come join us.
The
#FlaPanthers
will not only hold watch parties inside the FLA Live Arena for Games 1 & 2, but will have outdoor parties for games at the arena — with Flo Rida giving a free concert before Game 3 in Sunrise.
The
#FlaPanthers
were not lying when they said they got a new sound system.
No more burping bass, no more garbled lyrics and word. Clear, crisp and nice.
#FlaPanthers
teammates cheer on Derek MacKenzie as he takes a final lap in uniform. He has been out since opening night with injury, has been working as an assistant coach.
After leading Toronto 3-0 and losing G4 last year, and doing the same this year against Tampa, Paul Maurice told everyone to relax.
‘We lost a game today. That happens in the playoffs. I think everyone has, so far. We get to play the next one.’
Of course, it's a non-story when you're wearing Panthers glasses.
Funny how the rest of the NHL saw a sucker-punch. Has it been blown out of proportion? Yes. But it is a story and it did happen. Saying it didn't is just being a
#TimeToHunt
fanboy!
#FlaPanthers
coach Joel Quenneville says Anthony Duclair will open camp on the top line with Huberdeau and Barkov after scoring 23 for the Sens last season. Good opportunity for him — and a lot of people in camp. Story coming.
The
#FlaPanthers
and Miami Heat become the first NHL/NBA teams from the same metro area to advance to their respective conference finals on the same night.
Both are No. 8 seeds and are in their Final Four.
Good morning
#FlaPanthers
fans. I hope you will join me at Florida Hockey Now for in-depth coverage of your team. We are going to have a lot of fun and have big plans for the future. More to come!
It appears Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin are en route from Russia to Miami International, scheduled to arrive this afternoon...meeting with the
#FlaPanthers
is tomorrow.
Sounds like the
#FlaPanthers
have placed Mike Reilly on waivers.
Florida will be at 22 players on the roster when that goes down.
Could they be making room for a certain 3-time Cup champion? ⬇️⬇️⬇️