Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Residents of an upscale neighborhood are in an uproar over a proposed pickleball court installation, fearing the noise will shatter the peace and tranquility of nearby homes. It’s a story as old as time. This version takes place in Apollo Beach, Florida, where the homeowners association’s plans … Read more
The Florida Panthers are in their celebration era as they are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They look to win their third straight and join the 1981, 1982, and 1983 New York Islanders in accomplishing the feat. They look to form a new dynasty in the NHL. One area of slight concern is defense. Youngster Uvis … Read more
During the first three parts of this series, we’ve identified the tangible components that have rendered the Florida Panthers as the NHL’s gold standard. Whether it’s their ability to defend the rush and turn mistakes into instant offence, their ability to manage the cap with an all-in framework, or their 1-2-2 forecheck, we’re trying to … Read more
There have been several attempts to explain what makes the Florida Panthers special as they preside over the NHL with back-to-back Stanley Cups. And through this run, there’s been a reductive tendency to minimize what the Panthers do well, whether it’s through the lens of the salary cap and income tax laws, LTIR manipulation, or … Read more
On July 16, the NHL announced the 2025-26 schedule. It features two games in Stockholm, two outdoor games, and several exciting matchups in between. For the Florida Panthers, a few games stand out as ones to watch. Oct. 7 vs. Chicago Blackhawks This game is the Panthers’ home opener and also marks their first official … Read more
For the second straight season, the Leafs will be featured SIX times on the Prime Monday Night Hockey broadcasts —all home games. That’s where the conversation started on the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take. Most importantly, Toronto dominated their Prime slate this past season, so hopefully that continues in 2025-26. Then, we got … Read more
The party rages on in South Florida as the Panthers continue to celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup. Don’t worry, Leafs Nation, it’s okay to be jealous. That’s where the conversation started on the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take. Frankly, it would be awesome one day to feel what that fan base feels seemingly … Read more
This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers having a lot of recent success, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the best traditions in hockey. For older Panthers fans, the return of the rats to South Florida is a sight for sore eyes and leads them … Read more
The Florida Panthers travelled to Edmonton for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Oilers, with the series tied at two. The Panthers dominated this game with their stingy defensive play. They defeated the Oilers 5-2 with a chance to win the Cup at home in back-to-back seasons. Here’s your game recap. Game … Read more
The Florida Panthers soundly took Game 3 (and thus, the series lead) in their triumphant return to Sunrise versus the Edmonton Oilers, bringing the Stanley Cup Final series count to 2-1. AJ Greer returned to the lineup for the Panthers; Jesper Boqvist sat out to free up a spot for him. For the Oilers, Ryan … Read more