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The Florida Panthers 2021-22 season marked a year of massive changes and progression for the franchise. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just a week ago, the team celebrated their first playoff series victory in 26 years. And just a couple of weeks before that, […] READ MORE
Not long ago, Mason Marchment appeared destined for a short professional hockey career. He started playing junior hockey at 19, older than most and only offering him two seasons at that level of play. He never reached the point-per-game plateau at that level, and unsurprisingly was never drafted by an NHL club. Fast-forward just over […] READ MORE
Coming to Sunrise through the free-agent market in 2020, Ryan Lomberg has been a shot of adrenaline ever since he entered the lineup. While he does not play night in and night out, when he is in, it’s tough to take him out. His effect on the ice is undeniable. The Ryan Lomberg Effect Signing […] READ MORE
Brandon Montour has struggled to fill a consistent role with his team. He was initially drafted by the Anaheim Ducks back in 2014. Since then, he has bounced from Anaheim to the Buffalo Sabres and now to the Florida Panthers. Now starting his first full season with Florida, Montour has fit in well in Sunrise. […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers signed Sam Reinhart, their restricted free agent winger, to a three-year contract worth $19.5 million, or $6.5 million annually. This contract carries him through the 2023-24 season. Some news we think you’ll be VERY interested to read… Sam Reinhart is officially a Florida Panther, signing a three-year contract!! 📝 » https://t.co/3vZTGwZV9n pic.twitter.com/CoJrtqfWNc […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Anton Stralman, prospect Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2nd round pick in 2024 to the Arizona Coyotes. In return, Florida receives a 7th round draft selection in 2023. The Panthers completed a deal late Monday with the Coyotes. FLA/ARIZ deal is Stralman, Vladislav Kolyachonok (52nd in 2019), and a 2nd […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers signed Anthony Duclair, their restricted free agent left-winger, to a three-year contract extension. The contract is worth $9 million and carries a salary-cap hit of $ 3 million. Not only do the #FlaPanthers extend defenseman Gus Forsling, but they sign Anthony Duclair for three years as well. Like Forsling, ‘The Duke’ will […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
Spencer Knight has had quite the year for himself. From winning the Hockey East title while at Boston College to a gold medal at the U20 World Junior Championships for Team USA. Not long after that, Knight signed his first NHL contract and joined the Florida Panthers for the rest of the season. As a […] READ MORE
Game 4 has come and gone, and the Florida Panthers find themselves in quite a deep hole. Down 3-1 in the first round against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. Florida must do everything they can to turn this thing around. No matter if they start Spencer Knight, Sergei Bobrovsky, or Chris Driedger. The players in […] READ MORE
Nick is a Staff Writer for Last Word on Hockey covering the Florida Panthers and other NHL related news. The former NCAA Division III hockey player was born and raised in South Florida, following the NHL and Florida Panthers his whole life.