J F M A M J J A S O ND

February 2026

[Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Sweden defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) warms-up before a game against Team Canada during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre

February 11, 2026

Gustav Forsling scores for Sweden and hits a rare Florida Panthers Olympic note

Gustav Forsling scored for Team Sweden, and it’s a rare Florida Panthers Olympic moment that hits right in the pride.

Jonathan Ouimet

February 11, 2026

Filip Gustavsson melts down as Sweden lands on upset alert at the Olympics

The Swedish powerhouse just hit a massive wall in Milan and the local fans are losing their minds as Italy refuses to go away.

Cimon Asselin

[Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates with Team USA forward Auston Matthews (34) his goal against Team Finland in the third period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre

February 11, 2026

Matthew Tkachuk’s comments on Team Canada’s decision points straight at Tampa Bay

Matthew Tkachuk labeled Sam Bennett an upgrade for Team Canada, and the Olympic roster swap suddenly feels personal for Panthers and Lightning fans.

Jonathan Ouimet

February 11, 2026

Team Canada Reveals Starting Goalie for First Men’s Hockey Game at Milano Cortina

Team Canada has officially turned the page toward the start of the men’s hockey tournament in Milano Cortina.

Cimon Asselin

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (facing) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

February 10, 2026

Leafs rumor sparks a nightmare scenario for a Panthers rival

Raddysh to Toronto buzz feels like a gut punch for a Panthers rival, because Tampa can’t afford to lose that level of blue-line production.

Jonathan Ouimet

Joonas Nattinen of Finland in action with Uvis Janis Balinskis of Latvia in men's ice hockey Group C play during the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games at National Indoor Stadium.

February 10, 2026

Latvia’s decision on a Panthers defenseman reveals his real value

Uvis Balinskis earns an A for Latvia at the Olympics, and the Florida Panthers defenseman just turned a depth story into real leadership.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen (27) speaks to center Evan Rodrigues (17) against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 10, 2026

Olympic run puts four Florida Panthers on a triple gold club path

Sam Reinhart hits the Milano Cortina Olympics with Triple Gold Club history on the line, and the Florida Panthers can feel the heat through the whole room.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) moves the puck against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena

February 10, 2026

Panthers Sam Bennett’s Olympic goals won’t just change the scoreboard

Sam Bennett joining Team Canada for the 2026 Olympics hits different in Panthers land, because his grit now comes with Benny’s Buddies heart and real stakes.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers forward Pavel Bure (10) on the ice against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Miami Arena

February 9, 2026

From Salt Lake City to Stanley Cups, Florida Panthers growth is the real story

The Florida Panthers sending 10 guys to the 2026 Olympics screams one thing, South Florida hockey grew up fast, and winning lit the fuse.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) looks on against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 9, 2026

Team USA’s Olympic leadership group grows, and the new alternate captain feels intentional

Matthew Tkachuk got an alternate captain letter for Team USA in Milan, and the Olympic gold pressure just got louder.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) shoots the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center.

February 9, 2026

Brad Marchand crashes Team Canada teammate Nick Suzuki’s interview, and you can hear the shout clearly

Brad Marchand cracked French jokes in Milan, needling Nick Suzuki, and Team Canada’s Olympic room suddenly looked sharp, loud, and ready.

Jonathan Ouimet

Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) scores a goal against Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) and defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 9, 2026

Season Over After Serious Injury, Elliotte Friedman Raises Concerns Following Olympic Break

While the world watches the Milan Olympics, a nightmare scenario is silently brewing for NHL GMs back home.

Cimon Asselin

Edmonton Oilers forward Trent Frederic (10) protects the puck from New Jersey Devils defensemen John Kovacevic (8) during the first period at Rogers Place.

February 8, 2026

A tough season has exposed some uncomfortable truths in the NHL

Some seasons, the numbers don’t just dip, they fall off a cliff, and a few familiar forwards are living that reality right now.

Cimon Asselin

St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) get physical during the third period at Enterprise Center.

February 8, 2026

Why the Panthers’ blue-line crisis could force a high-stakes trade

After winning the Stanley Cup in both 2024 and 2025, the Florida Panthers are suddenly facing a season that feels far more fragile than expected.

Cimon Asselin

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) looks on against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Benchmark International Arena.

February 8, 2026

Nikita Kucherov is furious and he says what he really thinks

While the Olympic Games move forward in Milano Cortina, Nikita Kucherov has chosen to challenge the narrative.

Cimon Asselin

February 7, 2026

Peter Worrell, the Toughest Player the Panthers Ever Had

Every NHL franchise has had tough players, but few have ever had a presence quite like Peter Worrell during the early years of the Florida Panthers.

Cimon Asselin

General view of the net with pucks during the warmup period between the Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers at Scotiabank Saddledome.

February 7, 2026

A Waiver Move Sends an NHL Forward to a New Team

For a brief moment, Jack Finley became one of those quiet waiver names that can spark internal discussion, even for teams not actively shopping for help.

Cimon Asselin

Tampa Bay Lightning center Zemgus Girgensons (28) scores a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Benchmark International Arena.

February 7, 2026

Florida Panthers Confront a Franchise-Defining Decision

Bill Zito is currently trying to save the Florida Panthers from missing the 2026 playoffs.

Cimon Asselin

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito speaks to reporters during media day in advance of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 7, 2026

Bill Zito Could Acquire a Big Forward for Free with the Florida Panthers

The Olympic break hasn't stopped the roster shuffling, as Julien BriseBois just made a surprising move by placing Jack Finley on waivers.

Cimon Asselin

Winnipeg Jets center Cole Perfetti (91) scores against Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 1, 2026

Florida Panthers Paul Maurice gets refreshingly honest about what his players need right now

Paul Maurice watched the Florida Panthers drop another tight one in the standings, and his postgame message sounded like a team fighting for its season.

Jonathan Ouimet

Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) moves the puck against Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson (57) during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena.

February 1, 2026

A telling stat shows what kind of player Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk really is

Matthew Tkachuk hit 400 assists fast, but the Florida Panthers still bleed points in the standings and fans feel the squeeze.

Jonathan Ouimet