Welcome to On the Prowl, a collection of links from the LBC staff published each Wednesday and Sunday to stories pertaining to the Florida Panthers, their affiliates, and the National Hockey League. Have at it after the jump...

LBC Notes

• We've recently established what's initially being dubbed the "LBC Trading Post": found on the lefthand sidebar of the main page, this area will be dedicated to community members interested in buying, selling and trading Panthers / NHL merchandise, tickets, whatever. This is not a substitute for eBay, simply another avenue for fans to connect and swap cool, unique items without the pressure of an auction environment. More info at the link above.
• Sales have increased steadily over the past week for our LBC / Panthers Opening Night Suite Event; get in touch with Zach now to secure your spot!

Florida Panthers News & Analysis

• Despite taking the 2nd fewest penalties of the 30 teams last season, the Panthers are on the wrong side of an interesting statistic. ProHockeyTalk
• Prospects Nick Bjugstad and Kyle Rau on the Gophers' first line? Sweet.  Star Tribune
• Remember Byron Bitz? Well, he found a new home on Monday. TSN
• Stock rising: blueliner Dmitry Kulikov gains fantasy value with reorganization of Florida's defensive corps. ESPN
• Our pal Marc at Sunshine State Hockey rolled out a sharp new look this week. SSH

Affiliate News

• San Antonio head coach Chuck Weber talks about his coaching career and the Panthers' AHL talent. Rampage
• More love from San Antonio toward "The Blueprint". Spurs

NHL News and Beyond

• The Winnipeg Jets might not have a winning team, but they do have one advantage over Atlanta. Toronto Sun
• More Jets...PuckDrawn has a "Logo Fix" contest underway; there are several locations around the site but a few of these stand out as simply brilliant. PuckDrawn
• GM JM's bold acquisition at the 2009 Trade Deadline re-ups with the Rags. Blueshirt Banter

• One-Dollar Man Kris Draper has hung 'em up for good. Winging It In Motown

• What does it take to amass 400+ comments in Toronto? This. Pension Plan Puppets
• Former Florida prospect - and current UFA - James DeLory heads off to school. Lakehead University

• Just more confirmation that Alex Ovechkin has too much fun during the offseason. Russian Machine Never Breaks

• In case you're like me and completely lost following the NFL-NBA lockouts, here's where we're at. (I know, not hockey but still worth reading) Orland Kurtenblog
• Speaking of lockouts, where does the NHL's short-term future fit in all of this? National Post
• The "Dry Island": a visitor's guide. Broad Street Hockey
• You know things are looking up when no Cats make this dubious list. Kuklas Korner
• Why the Islanders (and the Panthers) need to steer clear of flashy names and big contracts. Red Light District
• DeBoerMania rolls on in Jersey. View From My Seats; special thx to Matt :)
• Isn't this a good problem for Pete in Newark?  In Lou We Trust
• It appears Nikolai Khabibulin is in a whole heap of trouble. Reuters
• Summer at its finest: A beautiful visual rundown of the Sharks' roster history (yes, lots of Panthers in there too).  Fear The Fin
• Anthony Stewart would rather get mobbed by Tanner Glass, Rick Rypien and Paul Bissonnette than pass it to Bulis. Pass It To Bulis
• An interesting look at attendance at The Pond after several modestly successful post-lockout years. A Cup probably didn't hurt, either. Anaheim Calling