Getty Images The Florida Panthers have announced that rookie forward Jonathan Huberdeau will remain with the club for the rest of the regular season.
The news isn’t a huge surprise given Huberdeau — the third overall pick at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft — has been a major factor for the Panthers this year, scoring 1G-2A-3PTS in five games while averaging close to 16 minutes a night.
Huberdeau, 19, was eligible to return to his junior team in QMJHL Saint John this year. He played 30 games for the Sea Dogs during the lockout, scoring 16G-29A-45PTS in 30 games.
With forwards Stephen Weiss, Marcel Goc and Sean Bergenheim all injured, Florida will likely continue to use Huberdeau in an expansive role as it looks to rebound from a 1-4 start to the season.
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He was the club’s second-round pick from 2011.
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In hindsight, trading up to draft Couture was a wise decision
May 20, 2013, 1:36 PM EDT
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Thumbs up for Doug Wilson.
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He’s off to Torpedo Nizhni Novgorod.
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He was a healthy scratch for Games 1 and 2.
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As Seidenberg and Redden get healthier, tough decisions looming for Julien
May 20, 2013, 12:27 PM EDT
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Young d-men Torey Krug, Dougie Hamilton and Matt Bartkowski have impressed.
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Donovan McNabb’s nephew says it’d be ‘special’ playing for Flyers
May 20, 2013, 12:12 PM EDT
That’s Darnell Nurse, a highly-touted prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
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Spezza says Adams hit was one of the biggest he’s ever received
May 20, 2013, 11:56 AM EDT
But don’t worry, Sens fans — he’s fine.
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San Jose’s Logan Couture played the hero on Saturday night.
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Which is exactly what the goalie was following Game 3.
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All three captains are still competing in the playoffs.
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And Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was apparently on board.
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Washington is moving into a very tough division.
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He had no points and seven fights.
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Playoffs Tonight: Blackhawks look to ‘ramp up our intensity’ vs Red Wings
May 20, 2013, 8:03 AM EDT
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Game 3 will start at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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PHT Morning Skate: Where Pens, Bruins AHL teams erupt in playoff game
May 20, 2013, 7:15 AM EDT
Monday’s collection of links.
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Report: Patrick Roy a candidate for Avalanche head coaching job
May 20, 2013, 1:56 AM EDT
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Had success as a QMJHL coach in Quebec.
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That close to going up 3-0.
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Senators’ OT hero Greening had fiberglass pieces removed from face
May 20, 2013, 12:55 AM EDT
No pain.
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Welcome back.
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Ottawa back in the series.
