Gourde signs 6-year contract with Lightning

Yanni Gourde signed a six-year, $13.98 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. It has an average annual value of $2.33 million. The 33-year-old forward could have been an unrestricted free agent July 1. He had 31 points … Continue reading

Panthers captain Barkov surprised with Selke, King Clancy trophies

Aleksander Barkov‘s trophy case keeps getting bigger. On Monday, the Florida Panthers captain was announced as the winner of the Selke Trophy and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The center was recently surprised with the awards at the Panthers’ practice … Continue reading

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov Repeats as Selke Trophy Winner

NEW YORK – Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov is the 2024-25 recipient of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, recognizing “the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The … Continue reading

The Panthers’ Historic Journey: A Third Consecutive Stanley Cup Final Appearance

The Florida Panthers have achieved a remarkable feat in reaching the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive season. This accomplishment places them in an exclusive group of franchises within the National Hockey League. Their sustained success marks them as … Continue reading

Lead up to Stanley Cup Final 2 June

Leon Draisaitl and Aleksander Barkov lead a group of European stars into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final with Germany, Finland and Sweden set to be well-represented during the championship series. Game 1 goes in Edmonton on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET … Continue reading

Checkers pound Rocket again, take 3-0 series lead

The Charlotte Checkers are one win away from the Calder Cup Finals after their third straight convincing victory over Laval, a 5-1 decision at Bojangles Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The Checkers can secure the Richard F. Canning Trophy with another … Continue reading