| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Aleksander Barkov  ActiveAleksander Barkov is disappointed that Jaromir Jagr won't be back with the Panthers this season. "I would be lying if I say no because he helped me so much and probably I would never be in the same situation without him," Barkov said. "When he came in, I took my game to another level and for sure everybody else on the team did too. He just helped so much everybody on the team and is one of the most important guys in my career." Barkov, Jagr and Jonathan Huberdeau was a successful combination for the Panthers, but injuries got in the way last year. He wants to see Jagr get a chance to continue playing somewhere even if it isn't in the NHL. Barkov and Huberdeau are expected to skated alongside Evgeny Dadonov in 2017-18. Aug 10 |
| 2 | Vincent Trocheck ActiveVincent Trocheck found the back of the net in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The goal put an end to his 17-game goalless drought. Trocheck tied the game at one at the 6:41 mark of the second frame, but it was all downhill from there for the Panthers. Trocheck finished the game with a minus-2 rating, two penalty minutes and five shots on goal in 20:26 of ice time. Trocheck has 23 goals and 54 points in 80 games. Apr 6 |
| 3 | Nick Bjugstad ActiveNick Bjugstad picked up his 12th point of the season during Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins. It's been a tough season for Bjugstad, whose assist today gives him six on the campaign through 50 games. Apr 1 |
| 4 | Derek MacKenzie ActiveDerek MacKenzie is excited to have Bob Boughner as the new head coach of the Panthers. "He's a player's coach, an all-in kind of guy," said Florida's captain. "He can relate to you. He's a guy you have a great relationship with, but he's not afraid to put his foot down. When he came to you and needed something from you, you wanted to do it." MacKenzie has played for Boughner before when he was an assistant for Columbus in 2010. Jun 13 |
| 5 | Curtis Valk ActiveCurtis Valk has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers. Valk had 16 goals and 46 points in 75 AHL contests with the Utica Comets last season. The 24-year-old was an undrafted free agent prospect. Jul 2 |
| LW | 1 | Jonathan Huberdeau ActiveJonathan Huberdeau scored two goals in a 3-0 win against Buffalo on Saturday. Huberdeau has 10 goals and 26 points in 30 games this season. Nick Bjugstad netted his ninth goal of the season, which also proved to be the game-winner. Jaromir Jagr registered two assists, giving him 46 points in 81 games. Apr 8 |
| 2 | Jared McCann ActiveJared McCann has been demoted to the minors. He started Tuesday's game on a line with Jaromir Jagr and Nick Bjugstad, but ended up logging just 10:13 of ice time versus Ottawa. McCann has one goal and six assists in 29 games with the Panthers this season. Feb 1 |
| 3 | Denis Malgin ActiveDenis Malgin is more confident heading into his second season with the Panthers. Malgin skated in 47 games with Florida last year and he chipped in 10 points. He also registered 12 points over 15 outings with Springfield of the AHL. "It was a good lesson for me," he said. "It was a good experience in the AHL to play there a lot of minutes. Then I got the call-up, and it was amazing. I came again on the team and I think I played very well then again. I feel confidence now. I have more confidence than last year. I think that's a good thing." Malgin has a shot at landing a third-line spot in 2017-18 out of training camp. Jul 30 |
| 4 | Micheal Haley ActiveMicheal Haley understands how coach Bob Boughner wants him to play this season. Haley played the past two seasons for the Sharks, where Boughner served as an assistant. "Boughner believes in in-your-face; that doesn't necessarily mean roughness, but always hunting, always chasing the puck, taking away their time and space," said Haley. "You don't want to come in here and think it's going to be an easy two points, an easy game. You know when you step on our ice surface we're going to be coming and be giving everything we got." He racked up 128 penalty minutes and 129 hits in 58 appearances last year. Jul 24 |
| 5 | Henrik Haapala ActiveHenrik Haapala is expected to challenge for a roster spot in 2017-18. Florida GM Dale Tallon said he could see Haapala slotting in alongside Vincent Trocheck and Radim Vrbata next season. Haapala racked up 60 points in 51 games for Tappara in Finland's Liiga last year. Jul 1 |
| RW | 1 | Radim Vrbata ActiveIt looks as if Florida GM Dale Tallon sees Radim Vrbata on his team's second line alongside Vincent Trocheck and possibly Henrik Haapala. Vrbata will also get plenty of power-play ice time. Trocheck and Vrbata could make a very nice combination and could thrive as they will not have to face the oppositions' top checking lines as that will be reserved for Aleksander Barkov's number one unit. Keep Vrbata in mind during the middle of your draft next season. Jul 2 |
| 2 | Evgeny Dadonov ActiveNewly-signed Evgeny Dadonov could end playing on the Panthers' top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau. At least that is how Florida GM envisages Dadonov's role. Of Dadonov, who had a career-high 66 points in 53 games in the KHL last season, Tallon had this to say: "He’s a totally different player now, fitness level, nutrition, maturity. High speed, work ethic, gets on pucks and makes plays. ... He plays a hard, 200-foot game, is very creative and very fast. In the last three years at the World Championships he’s been arguably the best player in the tournament playing on a very good Russian team." Looks like Dadonov should go right to the top of your sleeper list for next season. Jul 2 |
| 3 | Colton Sceviour ActiveColton Sceviour found the back of the net in Friday's 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Sceviour's goal tied the game at one at the 4:18 mark of the second period. The Panthers forward finished the game with a plus-2 rating and seven shots on goal in 13:46 of ice time. He has a seven goals and eight assists in 54 games. Feb 18 |
| 4 | Maxim Mamin ActiveMaxim Mamin has reportedly signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers. Mamin had 12 goals and 25 points in 42 KHL contests in 2016-17. He was taken by the Panthers with the 175th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Jun 1 |
| 5 | Jayce Hawryluk ActiveJayce Hawryluk has been assigned to the minors. He suffered a broken hand back in mid-September during a rookie game and he is finally ready to play again. Hawryluk was hoping to stick with the Panthers this season, but he will have to wait for an opportunity while playing for the Springfield Thunderbirds. Nov 24 |
| 6 | Owen Tippett ActiveOwen Tippett has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers. Tippett was taken with the 10th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Among his greatest assets are his speed and shot, so naturally he has a lot of offensive upside. He'll be worth keeping an eye on during training camp, although he should be regarded as a bit of a long shot to make the team. "I'm thrilled to sign Owen to his first NHL contract," said Panthers GM Dale Tallon. "Owen is a natural goal scorer with a bright future and he already possesses NHL-ready size and speed. We're looking forward to watching him compete for a spot on our NHL roster at training camp this fall." Jul 19 |
| D | 1 | Aaron Ekblad ActiveAaron Ekblad feels he learned a great deal from his struggles last season. "That's a season where you really realize how hard it is, how hard this league is, how hard it is to stick around," Ekblad said. "It's easy to take that for granted with the money that we're paid and the opportunities that we get. You have to really humble yourself. Last year humbled me." He posted an NHL career-low 21 points and a career worst minus-23 rating, while skating in 68 games. The 21-year-old defender said he "may have cruised through my first two years a little bit too much. The real work began this summer." Ekblad feels more confident and healthy going into the 2017-18 campaign. He wants to lead the Panthers back to the playoffs. Aug 4 |
| 2 | Michael Matheson ActiveMichael Matheson got his sixth goal of the season in Thursday's 6-2 loss to Montreal. "It's a little bittersweet," Matheson said afterward. "It was nice to get a goal in my hometown, but looking back at the game it's one I'd like to forget and I'm sure my teammates feel the same way. We didn't come ready to play." He has posted 16 points in 76 outings. Mar 31 |
| 3 | Keith Yandle ActiveKeith Yandle is optimistic and eager to get going for the 2017-18 campaign. Yandle is looking forward to the upcoming season because the team will have healthy stars Jonathan Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov back. He also likes that Dale Tallon is back in control of roster decisions. "Having Dale back in charge, I think that was the main thing that got everyone going," Yandle said. "You sense the power over the locker room that Dale can have. It's such a positive thing when you have a guy like Dale Tallon. Everyone respects him and everything he does for the team. Going into the season knowing he has our back, he has the team, and obviously that he hired great coaches too, it's a great thing." Jul 27 |
| 4 | Jason Demers ActiveJason Demers was the odd-man out on Florida's protection list for the expansion draft. The Panthers protected four defenders (Aaron Ekblad, Keith Yandle, Alex Petrovic and Mark Pysyk), but Demers will be available to be selected by the Vegas Golden Knights. However, the Panthers also left Jonathan Marchessault unprotected and he could be targeted because of the value he can bring in the goal-scoring department. Jun 20 |
| 5 | Mark Pysyk ActiveMark Pysyk's recently signed three-year contract is worth $8.2 million. In other words he'll come with a $2,733,333 annual cap hit. This deal also buys his first year of UFA eligibility. He had four goals and 17 points in 82 games last season and earned praise from GM Dale Tallon for his consistency and efforts on the penalty kill. Jul 6 |
| 6 | Alex Petrovic ActiveThe Florida Panthers have signed Alex Petrovic to a one-year deal worth roughly $1.8 million, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. Petrovic had one goal and 13 assists in 49 games with the Panthers last season. He doesn't provide much in terms of offense, but he can play a steady defensive game. Petrovic also tends to play with an edge to his game. The 25-year-old doesn't have any fantasy value going into next season. Jun 30 |
| 7 | Ian McCoshen ActiveIan McCoshen will play on Saturday against Buffalo. One game, one point for the 21-year-old defender. He picked up four goals and 16 points in 65 games this season down on the farm. Apr 8 |
| G | 1 | Roberto Luongo ActiveRoberto Luongo isn't worried about being claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights during this summer's expansion draft. Each team is allowed to protect one goalie, so there's a chance the Panthers could opt to protect James Reimer instead of Luongo, but Luongo isn't worried about being claimed by the expansion team. "I'm old as dirt," said Luongo. "They don't want me." He might have a point. Luongo just turned 38 and he's dealing with a bad hip. The fact that the veteran has five years remaining on his contract also makes him an unattractive option for an expansion team. Apr 12 |
| 2 | James Reimer ActiveJames Reimer capped off the season with a 38-save shutout over the President Trophy recipients on Sunday evening. Reimer was flawless under an intense barrage from the Washington Capitals, earning his second shutout in as many nights. Two goose eggs on the final weekend boost the 29-year-old's stats to 18-16-5 this season with a 2.53 goals against average and .920 save percentage. Apr 9 |