Florida Panthers prospect Michael Matheson shows his smarts in college

Panthers 2012 first-round draft pick Michael Matheson’s decision to take time and develop steadily at the college level is paying off.

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Florida Panthers’ Brian Skrudland looks for more than talent

Panthers director of player development Brian Skrudland wants his prospects to show leadership and work ethic at camp.

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For Florida Panthers, the future starts this week with development camp

The Panthers will have what they hope is a large number of future players on display as the team holds its development camp this week.

IN MY OPINION

David J. Neal: Florida Panthers taking a passive approach to free agency

NHL free agency opened Friday afternoon. You could say the Panthers played possum. Or, you could say they barely played at all.

Panthers | Free agency

Stephen Weiss’ time with Florida Panthers might end

Stephen Weiss, the Panthers’ all-time leader in games played, is a free agent and reports say he is being courted by the Detroit Red Wings.

Panthers Notebook

Florida Panthers address restricted free agents

The Panthers began their summer on Tuesday by officially offering contracts to restricted free agents Jacob Markstrom, Shawn Matthias and four others.

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Meet the new Florida Panthers

Position: Center

Panthers notebook

Florida Panthers face decisions on Stephen Weiss, Jose Theodore

Now that the draft is over and it is officially July, the Panthers have some work to do.

In My Opinion | David J. Neal

David J. Neal: Florida Panthers make gutsy, bold move with Aleksander Barkov

The Panthers are the only professional team in town that plays with pucks, but Sunday they showed they’ve got a lot of guts.

NHL Draft

Florida Panthers select Finnish center Aleksander Barkov with No. 2 pick

Center Aleksander Barkov, 17, who was taken by the Panthers as the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, already has played two professional seasons in Finland and fits Florida’s need — a player who can step into the NHL right now.

Panthers | NHL Draft

Florida Panthers expect game-changing talent with No. 2 pick in NHL Draft

Regardless of what Florida does with the No. 2 overall pick, the team is expecting to come away with a game-changing talent.

Panthers notebook

Florida Panthers interested in ex-Lightning star Vinny Lecavalier

Vinny Lecavalier in a Panthers sweater? If the team has its way, that scenario — a nightmare for Tampa Bay fans — could come to light next season.

IN MY OPINION

David J. Neal: It’s simple – Florida Panthers should draft Seth Jones

Simplicity works with amazing frequency. How often do you see people mess up meals, attire, birthday parties, stories (guilty) by trying too hard to be smart? Sometimes, you just blow up the bounce house and get out of the way.

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Florida Panthers’ Jonathan Huberdeau wins Calder Trophy

Jonathan Huberdeau won the Calder Trophy, becoming the first Panther to be voted the NHL’s top rookie.

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Florida Panthers’ Erik Gudbranson seeks productive third season

A shoulder injury helped derail Erik Gudbranson’s second year with the Panthers, and the defenseman and his team are looking for a fresh start.

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Florida Panthers get $4.2 million grant for new scoreboard – after a scolding

Florida Panthers president Michael Yormark looked as if he had been called into the principal’s office for good portions of Tuesday’s meeting with the Broward County Commission.

NHL’s Florida Panthers take on Broward County over $4.2 million scoreboard for BB&T Center

The Florida Panthers will ask the Broward County Commission Tuesday for $4.2 million to buy a new scoreboard and master control for the county-owned BB&T Center in Sunrise.

Panthers | NHL Draft Lottery

Florida Panthers get second pick in NHL Draft Lottery, Colorado Avalanche get No. 1

The Panthers had the worst record in the NHL but got the No. 2 choice in the draft after the Avs drew the top pick in the draft lottery.

Panthers | Season in Review

What went right and wrong for the 2012-2013 Florida Panthers

The Panthers got off to a great start and finished up strong with victories in their season opener and finale. The middle 46 games of this abbreviated season, however, were mostly ones to forget. The Panthers won just 15 games and finished in last place for the first time. At least the season only lasted three-plus months.