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Allen takes step forward in responsibility
Defenseman Bryan Allen, typically one Panther who remains in the shadows, stepped into the spotlight Wednesday when he and Stephen Weiss were named alternate captains for the season by coach Jacques Martin. “The way he plays is one way to…Tags: cruise, tampa bay, clearwater, orlando, ft. mye…
Martin getting lines together for opener
After experimenting with various line combinations during pre-season, Panthers coach Jacques Martin seemed to have settled on what he wanted during Monday’s 90-minute practice at West Point, N.Y. Then Richard Zednik got hurt. Martin had Zednik, Olli Jokinen and Ville…Tags: jacksonville, hote…
Panthers-Thrashers on 790-AM The Ticket
We never got any information on this, but Randy Moller and Bill Lindsay are making their season broadcasting debut on 790-AM The Ticket doing tonight’s Panthers-Thrashers game. Florida is taking the opportunity to take what could be its last look…Tags: palm beach gardens, orlando, orlando ma…
Panthers edge Blackhawks for 4th preseason win
Olli Jokinen scored two third-period goals and defenseman Cory Murphy picked up three assists as the Panthers rallied for a 3-2 victory over Chicago Tuesday at the BankAtlantic Center. Jokinen converted Murphy’s lead pass for a power-play goal 3:09 into…Tags: jacksonville jaguars, delray bea…
Bad luck finally strikes Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning has been overdue for some bad luck, and it finally struck in a freak accident this past weekend that could have dire consequences. Dan Boyle, by far the team’s best defenseman in an otherwise patchwork group,…Tags: stuart, disney world, theme parks, cocunut grove, sea…
Anderson looking solid in Panther net
Former Blackhawks goaltender Craig Anderson enjoyed his return to the United Center through for Thursday’s Florida-Chicago game, stopping all 38 shots he faced to remain unscored upon in the preseason. Stephen Weiss’ first goal of the preseason with 7:06 remaining…Tags: miami heat, sea…
4 departing Panthers will play big role in future
The Panthers made their first cuts of training camp Wednesday, but fans should know they’ll be seeing a lot of the four players who departed in another year or two. Forwards Michael Frolik, Michal Repik and Shawn Matthias and defenseman…Tags: homestead, palm beach gardens, cruises, fishing, …
Globe and Mail is at it again
David Shoalts, who covers the Toronto Maple Leafs for Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper and loves to bash the Panthers, was at it again Wednesday. In a story about Wednesday’s Board of Governors meetings in Chicago, Shoalts noted that while…Tags: ocala, nasa, lantana, fishing, captiva …
Keenan says he booked Panther excursion
It’s ironic that Mike Keenan will be behind the Calgary bench when the Panthers play their first exhibition game Sunday night. Because, according to Keenan, he’s the one who booked this trip for the Panthers a couple of years ago….Tags: islands of adventure, tampa bay bucs, florida mar…
Montador day-to-day with back strain
The news was positive on defenseman Steve Montador Saturday, as the MRI he underwent showed nothing more than a back strain, leaving Montador day-to-day to join the Panthers on their lengthy preseason trip. “We’ll evaluate on a daily basis and…Tags: ft. lauderdale, orlando magic, vacat…
Martin not happy with Stewart
Anthony Stewart is among the group of players being given a chance to win the team’s lone open roster spot. But based on comments coach and GM Jacques Martin made after Friday’s first day of workouts in Vail, Colo., he’s…Tags: lake worth, vacation, hotels, miami lakes, south flor…
