Author: Jan Smith

Panthers vs. Stars: 3 Questions with Defending Big D

By Jan Smith | Mar 5th 2019 | 3 min read |

I don’t think there has been a bigger question surrounding the Stars than the goaltending issue. Where do the Stars stand on the goalie front, a...

Florida Panthers Top 25 under 25: #1 Aaron Ekblad

By Jan Smith | Mar 5th 2019 | 18 min read |

Aaron Ekblad Position: Defense Birthdate: 02/07/96 (19) Acquired: Drafted 1st round (#1 Overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft 2014-15 Team/League: Flor...

Is a playoff appearance in the cards for the Florida Panthers?

By Jan Smith | Feb 28th 2019 | 17 min read |

This summer saw “Florida Panthers Day” on NBCSports.com and the prognosis, according to the “Pro Hockey Talk” writers was: dis...

A look at the Florida Panthers - San Antonio Rampage relationship, and what to expect in 2014-15

By Jan Smith | Feb 27th 2019 | 34 min read |

As the Florida Panthers‘ top minor league affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage have great importance to the NHL club. For the last two seasons, wi...

Panthers need to work things out down on the farm

By Jan Smith | Feb 27th 2019 | 9 min read |

The AHL is sometimes referred to as the “second best professional hockey league in the world.” As the NHL’s top developmental league...

Goaltending let the Florida Panthers down during the 2013-14 season

By Jan Smith | Feb 27th 2019 | 14 min read |

I do not claim to have a perfect or complete understanding of the study of NHL statistics, (referred to in the “business” as “analyt...

The Dale Tallon blueprint: A progress report

By Jan Smith | Feb 27th 2019 | 34 min read |

Never talk politics with people. Its a simple adage with time-tested meaning behind it: folks get very passionate about their political opinions. The ...

NHL Mock Draft 2017: Florida Panthers select Kristian Vesalainen with No. 10 pick

By Jan Smith | Jun 15th 2017 | 5 min read |

With the 10th pick in this year’s SBN’s NHL Mock Entry Draft, Litter Box Cats is proud to select, on behalf of the Florida Panthers, from Finland,...

Tallon Resumes Command!

By Jan Smith | Dec 15th 2016 | 3 min read |

Reports this evening are that the Florida Panthers have restored former General Manager Dale Tallon to the head of Management. As reported by Darren D...

Florida Panthers at the 30-game mark

By Jan Smith | Dec 15th 2016 | 40 min read |

Ahhhh. The more things change… the more they stay the same. Just when you think the glory days are here, you are forced to remember that you are...