
Panthers Ink Hovorka to Two‑Way Deal as Roster Depth Takes Shape
The Florida Panthers have signed 25‑year‑old Czech defenseman Mikulas Hovorka to a one‑year, two‑way contract, adding size and depth to a blue‑line crowded with established NHL talent.
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The Florida Panthers have signed 25‑year‑old Czech defenseman Mikulas Hovorka to a one‑year, two‑way contract, adding size and depth to a blue‑line crowded with established NHL talent.

With six selections and no first‑round slot, the Florida Panthers are leveraging deep scouting and community outreach as the 2026 NHL Draft lands in Buffalo, where the Sabres will host the event and fans will be invited to a supply‑drive party.

After a four‑year stint that helped the Florida Panthers reach the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, Radko Gudas faces free agency with the team weighing a potential reunion against financial and roster considerations.

The United States defeated Austria 4-1, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Canada, while Canada edged Czechia 3-2. Several players delivered standout performances as the tournament moves into its next phase.

A thrilling shootout saw the United States defeat Germany 4-3, highlighted by Ryan Leonard's decisive penalty and a late rally by Tommy Novak.

Ryan Leonard’s shootout winner lifts the United States past Germany, while Switzerland stays unbeaten and Czechia edges Italy in a tight Group B clash.

Switzerland extended its perfect streak with a commanding 9‑0 win over Austria, and Czechia secured a 3‑1 triumph over Italy after a late rally.

A dominant 9‑0 victory over Austria and a late rally by Czechia set the stage for a packed schedule of fixtures, including a much‑anticipated United States versus Germany clash.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is competing in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship, seeking the rare "triple gold" achievement while Team USA faces a pivotal game against Germany.

Florida Panthers players chase a historic triple-gold milestone at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Switzerland.

Several members of the Florida Panthers are competing in the Ice Hockey World Championships in Switzerland, where Matthew Tkachuk eyes a triple‑gold achievement while teammates represent Finland, Latvia and Czechia.

Latvia’s Sandis Vilmanis and Czechia’s Marek Alscher, recent Call‑ups to the Florida Panthers, have earned places on their national teams for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Fribourg and Zurich from May 15 to May 31.

Five members of the Florida Panthers will represent their countries at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, each bringing distinct international pedigrees and ambitions.

From May 15 to 31, the Swiss cities of Zurich and Fribourg will stage the 2026 IIHF World Championship, featuring 16 teams, NHL stars from Florida and abroad, and a chance for the United States to retain its title.