Sam Bennett Tallies Two Goals In Loss

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett scored both of the team's goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Edmonton. He was a busy man in many ways, firing off six shots on goal, blocking two efforts from the opponents and handing out three hits. Bennett, who notched one of his goals on the power play, also picked […]

Rudolfs Balcers Claimed By Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up winger Balcers off waivers on Saturday. The 25-year-old is switching teams in Florida after the Panthers waived him Friday to make room for the returning Aaron Ekblad. Balcers, who was signed to a one-year, $750,000 contract in the summer, had a decent start to the season, scoring a pair […]

Aaron Ekblad Ready To Return Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has come off Injured Reserve and is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus Edmonton. He has been out for nearly a month, last appearing on Oct. 17. Ekblad got hurt in only the third game of the season and has been on the shelf for 11 contests. […]

Spencer Knight Records A 40-Save Shutout

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight transformed into a brick wall Wednesday night, stopping 40 shots in a 3-0 win over Carolina. He became the fifth netminder in NHL history with a 40-save shutout before turning 22. Nearly half (19) of his saves came in the third period when the Hurricanes threw everything at him to […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/9/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, and we have a four-game slate on deck after a large slate last night, as how things typically go in the NHL. I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 at 7:o0 PM […]

Brandon Montour Racks Up Four Points Sunday Night

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour had a huge game against Anaheim on Sunday, putting together a four-point night with a goal and three assists. Two of his points came in the third period when the Panthers turned a tight game into a 5-3 win. Montour joined San Jose's Erik Karlsson as the second defenseman this […]

Sam Reinhart Nets Two Goals In Panthers Win

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart grabbed himself two goals on his 27th birthday in Sunday's 5-3 victory over Anaheim. He found the net for the first time this season early in the third period and wrapped up the night with an empty-netter. Reinhart was a 30-goal scorer last season, so his struggles in front of […]

Matthew Tkachuk Suspended For Two Games

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk has been slapped with a two-game suspension ahead of Sunday's meeting with Anaheim. The NHL Department of Player Safety punished him for high-sticking the Kings' goaltender Jonathan Quick just before the final buzzer in Saturday's 5-4 loss. Tkachuk's suspension means that the Panthers will be without their best scorer […]

Colin White Replaces Patric Hornqvist Saturday

Florida Panthers forward Colin White (undisclosed) will return to the lineup on Saturday, taking over from Patric Hornqvist, who is forced to sit out with an upper-body injury. White has been dealing with an unspecified injury of his own, but he is able to return to action after missing just one game. The former Senators […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/5/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Saturday, November 5th, 2022 and after a small one-game midday slate and a one-game night slate, the NHL is back with a 10-game slate tonight! I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 7:o0 PM EST. […]

Matthew Tkachuk Gets A Hat Trick Of Assists

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk was in a giving mood Thursday and finished a 4-3 shootout victory over San Jose with three assists. He started the night with a power-play helper on an Aleksander Barkov goal, then assisted Radko Gudas on his first goal of the campaign and went on to cap things off […]

Colin White Unavailable Thursday

Florida Panthers forward Colin White won't play Thursday versus San Jose because of an upper-body injury. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, White is carrying a minor injury, so he shouldn't be out for long and it's possible that he returns already Saturday against the Kings. White has quietly enjoyed a really nice start […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/3/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 and we have a large 13-game slate tonight that should be a lot of fun to play some DFS with tonight! I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 at 7:o0 PM EST. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/1/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Carter Verhaeghe Gets Going In Saturday's Win

Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe nearly doubled his points tally for the season in Saturday's 5-3 win over Ottawa, scoring twice and posting one assist. He opened the scoring and also notched the team's third goal. Verhaeghe now boasts four goals and three assists for the season. His output has been a bit underwhelming […]

Eric Staal Ready For Panthers Debut

Florida Panthers center Eric Staal will make his debut for the team Thursday night against Philadelphia. The former All-Star inked a one-year, $750,000 deal with the club last week after previously being on a tryout contract. The 37-year-old will bring veteran presence and a winning mentality to the locker room. He will debut as a […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/25/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Brandon Montour Returns To Panthers Lineup

Florida Panthers defenseman Brandon Montour (upper body) will return to the lineup on Friday against Tampa Bay. The 28-year-old gets back to action after missing two games, and he is set to be a popular man among fantasy managers with Aaron Ekblad (lower body) out for multiple weeks. Montour managed a career-high 37 points last […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/21/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for Tennis and Soccer respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season which means it's time to sharpen our MLB skills and […]

Aaron Ekblad Placed On Long-Term Injured Reserve

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower body) has been placed on long-term Injured Reserve after he was injured in Monday's 5-3 loss against Boston. Florida's No. 1 defenseman won't be eligible to return to action until Nov. 12. With Brandon Montour (upper body) also unavailable, Gustav Forsling played a huge part on Wednesday against Philadelphia, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/20/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is October 20th and after a small three-game slate last night, we turn to today with a large, 12-game slate tonight! This slate is going to feature some exciting games. We've got Toronto vs. Dallas, Pittsburgh vs. Los Angeles, Carolina vs. Edmonton as a few that jump off the page tonight! Today, I'll be […]

Carter Verhaeghe Contributes Two Goals In Panthers Win

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe potted two goals in a 4-3 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The first-line winger's first two goals came in the game's opening period. Playing in 78 contests last year, he produced 55 points. He will be relied on heavily to help the Panthers in this year's campaign. Fantasy managers who […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/19/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, the second week of the NHL season. Today is a small three-game slate, but that doesn't mean we won't try to cash some DFS lineups! Today, I'll be bringing you my NHL lineup picks, analysis, and advice for NHL DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel on Wednesday, October 19th, […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/17/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! It is Monday, October 17th and we have a busy schedule with nine games to be played. The NHL season is in full swing which means NHL DFS is back! As with every NHL season, our Rotoballer NHL writers will give you the best tools to be successful in NHL DFS for both […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (10/13/22): Daily Fantasy Hockey

It is Thursday, October 12th, 2022, the second proper day of the NHL season and our biggest slate of the season yet at 10 games. We have several solid teams in action, like the Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers, and Minnesota Wild, which should make this slate very fun! Today I'll be bringing you my […]

Spencer Knight Gets Three-Year Extension From Florida

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight has signed a three-year extension with the club that will come into effect next season. His new deal has a $4.5 million cap hit and is worth $13.5 million in total. Knight was handsomely rewarded for an impressive rookie season. He put together a 19-9-3 record in 2021-22 with a […]

Matthew Tkachuk Traded To Panthers

The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Matthew Tkachuk from the Flames in exchange for forward Jonathan Huberdeau, defenseman MacKenzie Weegar, forward prospect Cole Schwindt, and a conditional first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Tkachuk has agreed to terms on an eight-year contract that will take him through the 2029-30 season with the Panthers. The […]

Mason Marchment Set To Miss At Least Two More Games

Florida Panthers winger Mason Marchment (lower body) likely won't play in Game 3 and Game 4 against Tampa Bay. He has already sat out four games. The 26-year-old also missed 28 games during the regular season, so he hasn't had good luck with injuries in 2021-22. Marchment was very impressive during the regular season with […]

Claude Giroux Continues Prolific Postseason With An Assist

Florida Panthers forward Claude Giroux finished Thursday's 2-1 loss to Tampa Bay with an assist, posting his eighth postseason point in eight games for the team. Ray Sheppard (10) and Stu Barnes (9) are the only players in franchise history to register more points in their first eight playoff games with the team. Giroux boasts […]

Carter Verhaeghe A Game-Time Decision For Game 2

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay after leaving the morning skate early. Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette has said that Carter Verhaeghe is dealing with a similar issue that made him a game-time decision for Game 6 in the first round against Washington. Verhaeghe ended […]