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Are the Florida Panthers a playoff contender? This is what the oddsmakers are saying
Tampa Bay, which tied the NHL record for regular-season wins, and Boston join Toronto as the top three teams in the Atlantic Division, followed by Florida, just ahead of Montreal, according to oddsmakers. → Read More
The four new Panthers players are introduced to South Florida. Here’s what they said
The Panthers introduced four free agents: Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (ranked second), winger Brett Connolly (No. 14) and defenseman Anton Stralman (No. 16) and Noel Acciari, a defensive-minded winger. → Read More
The Panthers agree to terms with this goaltender, a two-time Vezina Trophy winner
The Florida Panthers signed free agent goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who was a two-time Vezina trophy winner with the Columbus Blue Jackets, to a seven-year, $70 million contract — the largest deal in franchise history. → Read More
The Panthers are holding their annual development camp. Here’s why you need to know
The Florida Panthers will host their annual development camp began through Sunday. The camp is held at Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, and all practices are free and open to the public. → Read More
Florida Panthers’ options for this year’s NHL Draft have an international flavor
Players from Russia, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Germany and the United States are expected to be selected in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft, which begins Friday. → Read More
In NHL Draft, Panthers look to add talent to already impressive group of prospects
After the 2018 NHL Draft, The Sporting News ranked the Florida Panthers’ farm system the eighth-best in the league. With nine picks allotted to them this weekend, it’s possible that rating could soon be on the rise. → Read More
This is what Panthers general manager Dale Tallon had to say about Florida’s future
Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon discusses the team’s status and its future as the Panthers prepare for free agency and the NHL Draft. → Read More
25-years in the making: Miami Rowing Club duo accomplishes this feat at Youth Nationals
Robert Cancio and Diego Veiga won a gold medal at the U.S. Rowing Youth Nationals, an annual event. It was the first gold medal for Miami Rowing Club at that event since the first competition 25 years ago. → Read More
Five FIU players selected in MLB Draft. Plus a recap of all South Florida players picked
The Florida International University baseball team had five players (Austin Shenton, Javier Valdes, Nick MacDonald, Lorenzo Hampton and Tyler Myrick) picked during the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft. → Read More
Examining Panthers’ bid for two Columbus Blue Jackets stars: ‘Bob and the Bread Man’
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and teammate, fellow Russian and high-scoring winger Artemi Panarin are set to become free agents July 1, and the Panthers are among the favorites to land them. → Read More
Former South Dade pitcher goes to Blue Jays at No. 11 in first round of MLB Draft
Former South Dade High and current West Virginia Mountaineers pitcher Alek Manoah was the 11th pick in the first round by the Toronto Blue Jays in the Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, June 3, 2019. → Read More
This is why the Panthers might pick up a goalie in the first round of the NHL Draft
The Florida Panthers have the 13th pick in this year’s NHL Draft, which will be June 21-22 in Vancouver. Spencer Knight, an 18-year-old goalie who is set to begin his career at Boston College this fall, could be a target. → Read More
Perez-Somarriba becomes second-ever Cane to win a national title in women’s tennis
University of Miami’s Estela Perez-Somarriba defeats University of Georgia’s Katarina Jokic 6-7 (1-7), 6-2, 5-3 to win the NCAA women’s tennis singles national championship Saturday night in Orlando. → Read More
Ex-NFL star Kenard Lang brings his knowledge to FIU Panthers
Kenard Lang played a decade in the NFL, picking up 50 sacks and forcing 15 fumbles in 153 games. And now he is coaching the FIU Panthers defensive line. → Read More
Why a former quarterback is now in charge of the FIU Panthers’ cornerbacks
Bryn Renner, who is FIU’s new cornerbacks coach, is only 29, but he has acquired a lot knowledge since he signed to play quarterback for Butch Davis at the University of North Carolina one decade ago. → Read More
FIU’s spring drills reveal leaders and optimism for 2019 season
The FIU Panthers concluded drills with Friday’s spring-ending scrimmage. Coach Butch Davis and assistants identified some key contributors to build hopes around for the 2019 season. → Read More
After leading Conference USA in touchdowns, here’s how FIU’s offense is looking for more
The FIU Panthers led Conference USA with 58 touchdowns, and the result of all that offense was a program-record nine wins and a Bahamas Bowl win. It also marked just the second bowl win in FIU history. → Read More
Who will be the next coach of the Florida Panthers? The team has given a hint
The Florida Panthers fired coach Bob Boughner and also fired assistant coach Paul McFarland, who was in charge of the second-ranked power play in the league and certainly deserved better. → Read More
This Barry golfer got a unique opportunity to experience the famed Augusta National
History was made this weekend as women competed at famed Augusta National for the first time, and Barry University’s Tilda Larsson was among the 72 female golfers invited to test their skills at the game’s mecca. → Read More
With his 35th goal of the season, Aleksander Barkov set this record for the Panthers
In a dreary season that ended Saturday night with no playoffs, Panthers star Aleksander Barkov scored his 35th goal of the season and set the franchise record with his 95th point. → Read More