Checkers find familiar partner in Kraken’s Francis

A familiar face in a new role means more help for the Charlotte Checkers this fall. The expansion Seattle Kraken will partner with the Florida Panthers to place their prospects with Charlotte for the 2021-22 season in an agreement announced … Continue reading

Panthers, Kraken agree to share AHL Charlotte affiliation

CHARLOTTE, NC – The NHL’s Seattle Kraken and Florida Panthers today announced that they have entered into a joint agreement to place their prospects in Charlotte for the 2021-22 season. As part of the agreement, the Checkers will simultaneously host … Continue reading

Panthers re-sign Montembeault to one-year deal

The Florida Panthers have re-signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a one-year, two-way contract. Montembeault, 24, appeared in 14 regular-season games with Florida in 2019-20, going 5-5-1 with a 3.34 goals-against average and an .890 save percentage. He also played 11 … Continue reading