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A brief history of the Peter DeBoer era
The Florida Panthers' now-former head coach certainly had an unenviable trial by fire during his first three years as a top dog in the National Hockey League: Employed by 3 separate ownership groups (Alan Cohen, Stu Siegel/Cliff Viner, Viner) Served under 3 general managers (Jacques Martin, Randy...
Panthers at the halfway point: still too early to panic
At the midpoint of the season, the Panthers are in a familiar place: 11th in the Eastern Conference with 40 points. At the halfway point last year, following a New Year's Eve loss to the Canadiens, the Panthers had 39 points and a tough road ahead. Nonetheless, there are several key differences...
Panthers Links: where were we again?
Been a long but enjoyable few days away from home - only now beginning to catch up - but here's a cheap cop-out little of what we ran across over the last week or so from the haunts of Stanley C. after the jump... A big couple of days for Panthers 2010 draftees, as first-round F Nick Bjugstad...
Viner goes solo as Panthers CEO, Chairman, GP; Siegel back to limited partner
A big step for the organization as the top three positions are solidified into the responsibilities of a single person. Almost could have been a coin toss as to who would end up in the driver's seat and the franchise would have "won" with either result. Cliff Viner and Stu Siegel have both proven...
Likely Divorce Between Florida Panthers and Rochester Americans
The Florida Panthers and Rochester Americans will be entering the final year of their current three year affiliation agreement and it's starting to sound like it's going to be the last. Amerks president Lewis Staats told the Democrat and Chronicle, "We're willing to talk but we're not willing to...
Sexton out, Tallon in as Florida Panthers restructure GM's office
After less than a calendar year, Randy Sexton has been replaced as general manager of the Florida Panthers by former Blackhawks GM Dale Tallon; the move will be officially announced Tuesday according to the Sun-Sentinel's Steve Gorten. Whether Sexton remains in some other capacity is yet to be...
Rochester media slams "absence" of Panthers management
Coming to the game late on this one, but it's a biggie: following the Florida ownership "love-in" last week, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle's Kevin Oklobzija - beat writer for the AHL Amerks - drowns the party with a heavy dose of local reality. As in, the Americans stink and the parent...
Panthers' Siegel: "We all desperately want success for this franchise"
Panthers CEO Stu Siegel recently posted a follow-up to the now-famous "The Letter" (composed by he and co-owner Cliff Viner) from late last week which no less than rocked the NHL for its honesty and blunt assessment of the organization. From Siegel's latest blog post: ...the response (to the...
Panthers Town Hall Meeting Wrap-Up
Last week before the game against Calgary, the Panthers held their third town hall meeting for season ticket holders. The first was held two seasons ago by owner Alan Cohen after yet another losing season. Head Coach Jacques Martin had been promoted to General Manager after Mike Keenan's firing...
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