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…
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Panthers News
- A look at Florida’s goaltending from a fantasy perspective heading into 2011-12. Dobber Hockey
- Ex-Hawk Brian Campbell will forever have strong ties to the Windy City. CSN Chicago
- Jose Theodore still has has a lot to prove–but at least he’s confident. Miami Herald
- Ryan Lambert addresses why playoff stars rake in big contracts on UFA day. Sean Bergenheim is no exception. Puck Daddy
- The quietest re-sign of the summer. CapGeek
- Keeping busy: Ryan Carter will be participating in a charity game this evening with a couple of other names you may have heard (more complete link here). H/T to Bryan/Hockey Wilderness
- See how the Panthers goalie duo fares against the tandems of the other 29 teams. Spoiler: Ouch. Red Light District
- Would you believe the Panthers actually finished with a positive Corsi rating last season? Kuklas Korner
- Will the addition of Campbell help the Panthers powerplay? Wysh thinks so. Puck Daddy
Affiliate News
- The Rampage have announced some games. Not the schedule, just some games. Rampage
- The Great Offseason Makeover rolls into San Antonio. Express-News
Around the NHL and Beyond
- No rest yet for the legacy of the late Derek Boogaard. Hockey Wilderness
- The Lightning made a subtle internal move on Tuesday. Tampa Tribune
- What New Jersey coach Pete DeBoer must accomplish, and quickly. Star-Ledger
- “Remember, [DeBoer] went into Florida and they made the playoffs in the first year. I think they did, anyway. No? They just missed?” Luscious Lou, via the New York Post
- The Isles’ Ryan Strome has ensured himself of at least one less friend in the Rookie Camp dressing room. SB Nation
- Xokathryn liked former Cat Gregory Campbell‘s performance this past season. A lot. Stanley Cup of Chowder
- Fabulous look at various league “strengths” Puck Worlds
- Voting remains open for ranking NHL uniforms. Icethetics
- In another corner of Logoville, hopes are high – but realistic – for the Jets‘ new unis. PuckDrawn
- Would you feel lucky after a hole-in-one? How about if you’re Joe Sakic and that ace won you a million dollars? Vancouver Sun
- Breaking down last season’s best even-strength goal scorers. TSN
- Analyzing the Joe Corvo trade request fallout. Canes Country
- The Detroit Red Wings have announced Chris Osgood’s retirement. NHL
- In honor of the above news, here’s another “it only happens to the Whalers” moment. YouTube
- The Tampa Bay Lightning and St Louis Blues will hold a preseason game in Orlando Sept. 21st. Raw Charge
- Think you’re the “ultimate” NHL fan? Prove it. Upper Deck