Florida Panthers Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Ekblad (personal) is not available for Sunday's game in Anaheim, according to Armando Velez of Locked On Podcast Network.

Forsling (upper body) will suit up Sunday in Anaheim, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Marchand (lower body) will make his season debut during Sunday's game against Anaheim, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Petrovic was called up from AHL Charlotte on Saturday, per Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson.

Lafferty was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Saturday, according to Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson.

Forsling (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt in Anaheim, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Barkov (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press.

Barkov (knee) is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Forsling (upper body) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks.

Forsling (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Sharks, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Schmid was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Max Miller of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the road start against San Jose.

Marchand (lower body) might be able to play before the end of October, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Markstrom will guard the road goal against Carolina on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tkachuk (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Reinhardt was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Schwindt was put on waivers Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Petrovic was placed on waivers Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Schwindt was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Sebrango was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Monday, PuckPedia reports.

Beecher was moved to the waiver wire Sunday, according to PuckPedia.

Lafferty was placed on waivers Sunday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Bastian signed a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Sunday and was placed on waivers, PuckPedia reports.

Crookshank was put on waivers Saturday, PuckPedia reports.

Fitzgerald was put on waivers Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

Bjornfot was placed on waivers by the Panters on Saturday.

Black will draw the start during Thursday's road preseason game against the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tkachuk (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Wednesday.

Tkachuk (undisclosed) left Tuesday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes for precautionary reasons, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom will protect the road goal in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Hurricanes, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

Salminen signed a two-year, entry-level contract with Florida on Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Balinskis (foot) has skated for the first two days of training camp, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Friday.

Mikkola (knee) has skated with Seth Jones during the first two days of training camp, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Friday.

Luostarinen focused on adding muscle during the offseason, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports Friday.

Gudas (ankle) was on the ice for the first day of training camp Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

The Panthers announced Thursday that Gadjovich (upper body) will be out indefinitely.

Jones (foot) looked good on the ice in practice Thursday, Kacy Hintz of Local 10 Miami reports.

Verhaeghe (lower body) is ready for the start of training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Thursday.

Gudas (ankle) was on the ice for Day 1 of training camp Thursday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Kulikov (finger) skated on a pairing with Radko Gudas on Thursday to open training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Bennett (lower body) told reporters Thursday that he feels mentally and physically fresh ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Gadjovich (upper body) is out indefinitely, the team announced Thursday.

Marchand (lower body) is expected to spend October rehabbing, per Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson on Thursday.

Barkov (knee) is available for the start of training camp, per David Dwork of The Hockey News on Wednesday.

Marchand (lower body) will return "early in the season," according to GM Bill Zito, while confirming the veteran forward won't be ready for Opening Night, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Bastian has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Panthers, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.

Bastian signed a professional tryout agreement with the Panthers, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.

Forsling (undisclosed) has been participating in informal skates ahead of training camp, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

Vilmanis could have an opportunity to begin the 2026-27 season on the third line alongside Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Marchand (lower body) had offseason surgery and could be unavailable for the start of the 2026-27 campaign, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now on Saturday.

Schmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Hovorka signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Sebrango agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Florida on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Fitzgerald signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Imama signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Lafferty signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Vilmanis signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract extension with the Panthers on Wednesday.

Beecher signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Bjornfot signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Eller signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Schwindt signed a two-year contract with the Panthers on Wednesday.

Gudas (ankle) signed a six-year, $9 million contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Luostarinen is signing an eight-year, $40 million contract extension with the Panthers on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

Florida acquired Crookshank and Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for Evan Rodrigues, (finger), Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Florida acquired Crookshank and Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for Evan Rodrigues, (finger) Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Florida acquired Markstrom (undisclosed) and Angus Crookshank from New Jersey on Tuesday in exchange for Evan Rodrigues, (finger) Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Schmid was dealt from the Golden Knights to the Panthers on Monday in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick.

Schwindt was not tendered a qualifying offer from the Panthers on Monday, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.

Sebrango did not receive a qualifying offer from the Panthers on Monday, per Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.

Beecher didn't receive a qualifying offer from Calgary on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Gudas' (ankle) rights were traded to the Panthers from the Ducks on Monday in exchange for the rights to A.J. Greer.

Cali was the 48th overall pick by Florida in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Ignatavicius was the 40th overall pick by Florida in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Reinhart (foot) is expected to be fine for the start of training camp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports Friday.

Ekblad (finger) said Friday that his injury has healed, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Hathaway and a 2026 sixth-round pick were traded to the Panthers on Thursday from the Flyers in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

Tkachuk was acquired by the Panthers from the Senators on Sunday in exchange for three first-round picks and a second-round selection.

Tkachuk was acquired by the Panthers from the Senators on Sunday in exchange for three first-round picks and a second-round selection, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Florida acquired Pieniniemi from Pittsburgh on Saturday in exchange for the rights to Oliver Okuliar.

Black signed a two-year, two-way contract with Panthers on Monday.

Shuravin signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Florida on Monday, per NHL player agent Dan Milstein.

Gudas (lower body) is not expected to play in Thursday's Game 6 clash with the Golden Knights, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Gudas (lower body) will remain sidelined for Game 5 in Vegas on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Gudas (lower body) is not an option for Game 4 versus the Golden Knights on Sunday, per Derek Van Diest of NHL.com.

Gudas (lower body) will be a game-time decision against Vegas on Sunday in Game 4, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Gudas (lower body) isn't expected to play in Game 3 against Vegas on Friday, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Gudas (lower body) won't play against Vegas on Wednesday in Game 2, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Gudas (lower body) will not play in Monday's Game 1 against the Golden Knights, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Gudas (lower body) could return to the lineup ahead of Game 1 versus Vegas on Monday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Bastian (hand) told reporters Monday that he could have suited up for Game 6 against the Wild, Sam Nestler of DLLS Sports reports.

Bastian (hand) told reporters Monday that he could have suited up for Game 6 against the Wild, Sam Nestler of DLLS Sportsreports.

Gudas (lower body) skated on his own Saturday, and the Ducks hope to have him back at some point during their second-round series against Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Gudas (lower body) skated on his own Saturday, and the Ducks hope to have him back at some point during their second-round series against Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.

Gudas (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the Oilers, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Gudas (lower body) is expected to remain sidelined for Game 5 in Edmonton on Tuesday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Gudas (lower body) won't play against Edmonton on Sunday in Game 4, according to Hayley Elwood of the Ducks' official site.

Gudas (lower body) will miss Game 3 versus Edmonton on Friday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Gudas (undisclosed) will miss Game 3 versus Edmonton on Friday, Mark Spector of Sportsnet reports.

Gudas (undisclosed) won't play in Game 2 against Edmonton on Wednesday, per Ryan Rishaug of TSN.

Bastian (hand) will travel with the team in order to start skating, but won't be available until the next round, at the earliest, Robert Tiffin of D Magazine reports.

Gudas (lower body) will play in Game 1 in Edmonton on Monday, according to Patrick Present of The Hockey News.

Hovorka was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Jansson was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Bjornfot was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Alscher was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Gudas (lower body) is expected to miss Thursday's season finale against Nashville, per the NHL media site.

Lundell (ribs) has committed to play for Finland at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic on Thursday.

Barkov (knee) will play for Finland at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Thursday.

Bennett (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Verhaeghe (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Red Wings, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tkachuk (rest) won't participate in Ottawa's regular-season finale against Toronto on Wednesday, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

Forsling (undisclosed) will miss Florida's season finale against Detroit on Wednesday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Tkachuk (personal) is set to play in Florida's season finale against Detroit on Wednesday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Gudas (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Wild, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Hovorka was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Tkachuk (rest) said Tuesday that he's good to go for the postseason, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Verhaeghe (lower body) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Bennett (lower body) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, according to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Tkachuk (personal) won't play against the Rangers on Monday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Gudas (lower body) is warming up ahead of Sunday's game against the Canucks, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports, indicating that he'll be back in action.

Tkachuk (rest) won't play against New Jersey on Sunday, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Bennett (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Verhaeghe (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Maple Leafs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Friday that Markstrom will miss the remainder of the regular season to rest and rehab nagging injuries.

Jones broke his foot during Tuesday's game in Montreal and is out for the remainder of the season, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Alscher was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Jansson was summoned from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday, per the AHL transactions page.

Hovorka was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.

Luostarinen scored in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to Montreal.

Kulikov sustained a broken finger Tuesday versus the Canadiens, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom will guard the home goal versus the Flyers on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Gudas (lower body) remains without a clear recovery timeline but is "getting closer every day," according to head coach Joel Quenneville, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports Tuesday.

Gudas (lower body) remains without a clear recovery timeline but is "getting closer every day, according to head coach Joel Quenneville, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports Tuesday.

Tkachuk (personal) will not be an option for Tuesday's game in Montreal, Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson reports.

Head coach Glen Gulutzan said Monday that Bastian (hand) will be sidelined for 3-4 weeks, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Markstrom will the patrol the road blue paint Sunday against the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Hovorka has been loaned back to AHL Charlotte by the Panthers, the team announced Sunday.

Kulikov (nose) will return to the lineup against Pittsburgh on Sunday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Gudas (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Flames, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Kulikov (nose) won't play against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Schwindt (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Gudas (lower body) has been ruled out of Friday's tilt against St. Louis, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Schwindt (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday in Pittsburgh, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Ekblad suffered a broken finger Tuesday versus Ottawa and could be gone for the remainder of the season, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Thursday.

Kulikov sustained a broken nose but could return against Pittsburgh on Saturday or Sunday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Kulikov (head) won't play Thursday versus the Bruins, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Sebrango (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday versus the Bruins, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Kulikov (face) won't play Thursday versus the Bruins, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Ekblad (hand) is not expected to play Thursday versus the Bruins, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Hovorka was called up from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.

Bjornfot was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Wednesday.