Florida Panthers News

Jacques Martin has reached an agreement to remain with the Florida Panthers as general manager through the 2011-12 season, the team said Friday. via USA Today

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The Florida Panthers have now gone seven straight seasons without a playoff berth and major changes may be necessary to break that trend. via TSN.ca

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Mikko Koivu scored the game winner in the third period as Finland rallied with three late goals to beat the United States 3-2 in the qualification round at the World Ice Hockey Championships on Sunday. via Raw Story

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“It's been getting sorer and sorer every day.”

Two potential candidates for the Florida Panthers coaching job emerged this week when former Toronto coach and general manager Pat Quinn and New York Rangers assistant coach Perry Pearn expressed interest in ... via St. Paul Pioneer Press

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“Keaton is a young, talented and strong defenseman who skates and handles the puck well”

The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with defenseman Keaton Ellerby, their first-round pick in 2007, on an entry level contract on Thursday. via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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Minnesota Wild forward Mikko Koivu posted two goals and an assist to help lead Finland to a 5-1 win over Germany in the preliminary round of the 2008 World Hockey Championships. via MyFOX11

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“He provides our club with a tremendous physical presence and we look forward to his continued contributions to our team both on and off the ice for the next two years.”

The Florida Panthers re-signed forwards Wade Belak and Kamil Kreps to two-year contracts on Monday. via KNXV

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“Sweden has always played like a team”

What little NHL-calibre talent Team Sweden has at the IIHF World Hockey Championships, they're going to need to get the most bang for their buck. via CANOE

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“It is the best draft position we have ever been in, no question”

He is 6-foot-7 and plays defense. It can't be known beyond a reasonable doubt, but the chances are good he has never visited Nashville. via Nashville City Paper

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Whether it comes in the next few weeks or whether it takes months, the most significant decision Jacques Martin makes as Panthers' general manager will be whom he hires as coach. via Palm Beach Post

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