Florida Panthers Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Black was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Markstrom (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the crease in Monday's home matchup against Detroit, Doug Plagens of the Panthers Radio Network reports.

Marchand (leg) has started skating and is tentatively three weeks away from returning, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Marchand (leg) has started skating and is tentatively three weeks away from returning, per George Richards.

Barkov (lower body) resumed skating Wednesday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Schmid will defend the road net against Winnipeg on Tuesday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Forsling (upper body) will play against Chicago on Sunday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Schmid is set to start on the road against Chicago on Sunday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Forsling was hit up high by a puck in Thursday's game versus the Penguins and did not return, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Black is expected to make his NHL debut in Thursday's road clash against the Penguins, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.

Schmid will start Wednesday's road game against the Senators, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Markstrom was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Tuesday, per the NHL Media Site.

Markstrom (upper body) will miss 10-14 days, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

Gudas (undisclosed) will return to the lineup against Ottawa on Wednesday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Markstrom (undisclosed) will miss 10-14 days, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

Black was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.

Schwindt was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Lafferty was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Reinhardt was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Saturday.

Markstrom (undisclosed) is expected to patrol the home crease against Seattle on Saturday, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Black was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Gudas (undisclosed) won't be an option versus Vancouver on Thursday, instead looking to Wednesday's matchup with Ottawa, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's home game against the Canucks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Gudas (undisclosed) won't be an option versus Vancouver on Thursday, instead looking to Saturday's matchup with Seattle, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Schmid is slated to start Thursday's home game against the Canucks, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Markstrom (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day and will miss Tuesday's road clash against the Blue Jackets, per Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site.

Gudas (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't play against Columbus on Tuesday, per Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site.

Schmid will defend the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Blue Jackets, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Black was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday, Alex Baumgartner of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Marchand (leg) was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Monday, per theNHL media site.

Markstrom tightened up in Monday's 5-3 loss to Buffalo, but he didn't sustain an injury, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Schmid fell to the Sabres 5-3 after coming on in the second period and stopping 18 of 21 shots.

Markstrom didn't come out for the second period of Monday's road matchup with Buffalo, stopping nine of 11 shots on net.

Markstrom will defend the road net against the Sabres on Monday, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

Luostarinen (undisclosed) will be available to play in Monday's road clash against the Sabres, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Luostarinen (undisclosed) will be evaluated Sunday after exiting Saturday's game versus the Wild, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Markstrom will patrol the home crease against Minnesota on Saturday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Ekblad (personal) practiced Friday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site, and is set to play Saturday versus Minnesota.

Head coach Paul Maurice said Friday that Marchand (leg) is expected to miss approximately six weeks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Petrovic was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

Entwistle (undisclosed) was taken off the injured non-roster list and placed on waivers by Florida on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Entwistle was taken off the non-roster list and placed on waivers by Florida on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Ekblad (personal) is not expected to suit up in Tuesday's clash against the Kings, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Ekblad (personal) is not expected to suit up in Tuesday's clash against the Kings, per Jameson Olive.

Barkov (lower body) will be out for approximately 6-8 weeks, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Tuesday.

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.