Spencer Knight
Florida Panthers Roster Preview: Goalies
A strong goalie tandem is necessary for a deep playoff run and a good regular season. Last year, the Panthers had just that in Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz. While Bobrovsky took the majority of the starts, Stolarz was extremely solid as the backup and played well whenever he was called in. The departure of […]
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Bears Lose 4-1 to Checkers to Wrap Up Regular Season | 4/20/2024
The Bears played their final game of the regular season on Saturday, April 20th at the GIANT Center and hosted the Charlotte Checkers. It had been the second game straight against the Checkers, the previous game was a 4-3 victory for Hershey on Wednesday. However, they took a 4-1 loss to wrap up the regular […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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AHL Game Recap Hershey Bears vs Charlotte Checkers|1/3/24
Hershey, PA- The Hershey Bears start the year with nine straight wins after the win against the Charlotte Checkers on January 3rd, 2024. They are now the only team to win nine straight games in a row this season, not to mention they’ve done it twice this season so far. The Goalie match-up for tonight […]
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Opinion: The Panthers Cannot Forget About Knight
During the regular season, the Florida Panthers goaltending is usually a mixed bag. The starter, Sergei Bobrovsky, is usually someone who is inconsistent. He will have games where he plays lights out and other games where you will wonder why the franchise is paying him so much money to be their starting goaltender. Their backups, […]
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It’s Bobrovsky’s Net to Lose in Florida
After going to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history last season and finishing first in the league the year before, there are a lot of expectations for the Florida Panthers heading into this upcoming season. The Panthers have a great offense led by Matthew Tkachuk, a solid defensive corps led […]
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Bobrovsky’s Strong Play Bodes Well for The Future
When the Florida Panthers signed then-unrestricted free agent goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a seven-year, $70 million contract on the first day of free agency in 2019, a lot was expected of the man they call Bob. Before joining the Panthers, Bobrovsky, 34, was considered an all-world goaltender. He won the Vezina Trophy in 2013 and […]
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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoff Eastern Conference Round One Preview with our expert picks
It is that time of year again. The one all hockey fans wait for. It’s Stanley Cup playoff time! Let’s take a look at the matchups schedules and our staff picks for the first round. (1A) Boston Bruins 65-12-5, 135 points vs. (WC2) Florida Panthers 42-32-8, 92 points Here is the Schedule Mon., April 17: Panthers […]
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Opinion: Swayman’s Contract Projection
As early as last season, Swaymans future as a Boston Bruin has been at the forefront of the fan’s and management’s minds. Now the time has come, and Swayman is set to be an RFA at the end of the year. That leads to the obvious question, what is his next contract? Swaymans Stats Swayman […]
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Penguins Defeat Panthers 7-6 In Overtime In Wild Game
In overtime, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers last night at PPG Paints Arena 7-6. Forwards Sidney Crosby, Danton Heinen, and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and two assists for the Pens, who improved to 24-15-8, and 3-0-2 in their last five games. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 33 saves after Tristan Jarry was […]
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