Panther Parkway Radio: Coaching Situation, NHL Draft, Prospects, Free Agency!

May 8, 2014 by 1 Comment

Tune in to tonight’s show where we discuss the biggest NHL and Florida Panthers news of the week!

Host: Paige Lewis

Guests: Dave Lasseter, Jameson Cooper, and Mike Lewis (no relation to Paige Lewis)

Topics

  • Randy Carlyle given 2-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Phew!
  • Coaching options for the Panthers
  • Upset about Peter Laviolette going to the Preds?
  • Rocco Grimaldi signed!
  • Shayne Taker too!
  • Draft day scenarios
  • Free Agency!

New Episode Here

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Mike Matheson Will Return to Boston College Next Season

April 29, 2014 by 1 Comment

On Tuesday afternoon, Boston College’s official website reported that defenseman Mike Matheson will return to the BC Eagles for the 2014-2015 NCAA season.

Matheson, 20, was selected 23rd overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2012 NHL Entry draft in Pittsburgh. The rugged blue-liner just completed his sophomore season with the Eagles, where he compiled 21 points (3G-18A-21P) and a +18 rating through 38 games. Over the past 2 seasons with Boston College, Matheson has led all defenseman in scoring, while manning their top power play and penalty kill units.

Adding onto his accomplishments, this season, Matheson was voted to Hockey East’s First All-Star team, and was named ACHA’s Second Team All-American.

From Boston College’s Official Site:

“We are very excited Michael Matheson has decided to return to Boston College for his junior season”,  head coach Jerry York said. “Michael’s talents and leadership will play a significant role in developing the strong core Boston College hockey has in place for the future”.

While many had hoped to see Matheson don the silver and black next season for the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL, fans can take solace in knowing that Matheson will gain yet another year of experience, and further continue his development into an NHL ready defenseman.

 

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Panther Parkway Radio: Jeff Marek Discusses Mackenzie Weegar, Free Agency, Draft Day & More!

April 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Tune in to tonight’s show where we discuss the biggest Florida Panthers news of the week with Jeff Marek!

Host: Paige Lewis

Guests: Jameson Cooper and Jeff Marek of Hockey Central

Topics

  • SportsNet
  • What does Mackenzie Weegar do for the Panthers blue line?
  • Ekblad discussion
  • Panthers draft discussion
  • Is Florida an attractive free agent destination?
  • Best free agents for Florida

New Episode Here

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Panther Parkway Radio: Season Review, Coaching, Draft, Free Agency & Who Should Stay?

April 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Tune in to tonight’s show where we discuss the biggest Florida Panthers news of the week!

Host: Paige Lewis

Guests: Frank Rekas, Dave Lasseter, Jameson Cooper and Mike Lewis (no relations to Paige)

Topics

  • Season Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
  • Coaching change?
  • Draft Lottery/Draft Day
  • 5 guys you would want in Free Agency
  • Veterans. Who stays, who goes?
  • Does Dan Ellis have a future with the Cats?
  • Tanner Glass makes the world go ’round.

New Episode Here

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Panther Parkway Post-Game: Panthers vs. Blue Jackets

April 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Stars of the game

1st: Ryan Johansen (1G-1A-2P)

2nd: Jimmy Hayes (1G-0A-1P)

3rd: Mark Letestu (1G-0A-1P)

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The Future of the Florida Panthers Blue Line is Bright

April 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

With one game remaining in the 2013-2014 regular season, the Florida Panthers find themselves in all too familiar territory. Last season, the Panthers finished dead last in both Goals Against per Game (GA/G) and the Penalty Kill (PK%), and this year has been no different. Currently ranked 27th in GA/G, allowing 3.20 goals per game, and 30th in PK%, Dale Tallon and the Hockey Operations staff may have their work cut out for them this summer, whether it be via Free Agency or trades.

Fast-forward to the very near future, and the Panthers may have something they’ve longed for since Tallon was hired as the General Manager of the Panthers; flexibility to spend and depth on defense.

Though the Panthers have struggled offensively in recent years, drafting centers Aleksander Barkov and Nick Bjugstad will finally give the Cats the stability up the middle for the first time since the Jokinen era. While drafting these mammoth centermen was the correct choice for any GM in Tallon’s position to make, the current blue line still leaves something to be desired.

Luckily for Panthers’ fans, Tallon has done a superb job of drafting Grade A defensemen during his tenure as the Panthers General Manager. While Dmitry Kulikov, Erik Gudbranson and Dylan Olsen remain the face of the Panthers young defensive core, there are a handful of reliable defensemen in the Cats prospect pool just waiting for their chance at the big show.

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Panther Parkway Post-Game: Panthers vs. Leafs

April 11, 2014 by 1 Comment

Stars of the game

1st: Nick Bjugstad (2G-1A-3P)

2nd: Brad Boyes (1G-1A-2P)

3rd: Sean Bergenheim (0G-2A-2P)

Goals (Panthers 4, Leafs 2)

FLA: Brandon Pirri (13) Assists: Quinton Howden, Brian Campbell

TOR: Tyler Bozak (19) Assists: Jake Gardiner, James van Riemsdyk

FLA: Brad Boyes (21) Assists: Nick Bjugstad, Sean Bergenheim

FLA: Nick Bjugstad (15) Assists: Sean Bergenheim, Brad Boyes

FLA: Nick Bjugstad (16) (Short-Handed) Assists: Tomas Fleischmann, Colby Robak

TOR: Paul Ranger (6) Assists: Tyler Bozak, Jake Gardiner

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Panther Parkway Post-Game: Panthers vs. Stars

April 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Stars of the game

1st: Sean Bergenheim (1G-0A-1P- GW Goal)

2nd: Brandon Pirri (1G-1A-2P)

3rd: Tyler Seguin (1G-1A-2P)

Goals (Panthers 3, Stars 2)

DAL: Jamie Benn (33)  Assists: Tyler Seguin, Trevor Daley

DAL: Tyler Seguin  (36) (Power Play) Assists: Alex Goligoski, Trevor Daley

FLA: Scottie Upshall (15) Assists: Erik Gudbranson, Brandon Pirri

FLA: Brandon Pirri (12) Assists: Jimmy Hayes, Bobby Butler

FLA: Sean Bergenheim (16) Assists: Colby Robak, Scott Gomez

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Panther Parkway Post-Game: Panthers vs. Flames

April 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Stars of the game

1st: Mike Cammalleri (1G-0A-1P)

2nd: Joey MacDonald (34-35 saves - .971 save%)

3rd: Vincent Trocheck (1G-0A-1P)

Goals (Calgary 2, Panthers 1)

CGY: Kenny Agostino (1)  Assists: Brian McGratten, Christopher Breen

FLA: Vincent Trocheck (4) (Power Play) Assists: Jimmy Hayes, Brandon Pirri

CGY: Mike Cammalleri (26) Assists: Jiri Hudler

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Panther Parkway Post-Game: Panthers vs. Islanders

April 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment

Stars of the game

1st: Josh Bailey (1G-1A-2P)

2nd: Colin McDonald (0G-2A-2P)

3rd: Mike Halmo (1G-0A-1P)

Goals (Islanders 4, Panthers 2)

FLA: Quinton Howden (4) (Short-handed) Assists: Unassisted

NYI: Travis Hamonic (3) (Power Play) Assists: Josh Bailey

NYI: Josh Bailey (7) Assists: Colin McDonald, Ryan Strome

NYI: Matt Martin (8) Assists: Colin McDonald

NYI: Mike Halmo (1) Assists: Casey Cizikas

FLA: Brandon Pirri (11) (Power Play) Assists: Brian Campbell, Dmitry Kulikov

Highlight

Jonathan Racine made his NHL debut, posting 15:35 0f ice-time, 2 penalty minutes, 4 blocked shots, 1 hit (huge hit) and a -1 rating.

Quote of the game

https://twitter.com/hfialkov/status/451179549812740098

Tweet of the game

We love these kind of tweets. Congrats!

Video of the game

Next Up

The Florida Panthers take on the Calgary Flames at the BB&T Center, on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

Tune into FOX Sports Florida to catch all of the action!

Thanks for reading and we welcome your thoughts in the comments section below!

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