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Devils enter postseason with familiar foundation

The New Jersey Devils team that takes the ice tonight at the Bank Atlantic Center will have at least a couple of things in common with the one that swept Florida in the Panthers’ last playoff appearance 12 years ago.

Could Bjugstad be part of playoff picture?

The Florida Panthers could bring in some big help in time for the playoffs.

Nick Bjugstad, the 19th overall pick in 2010, is expected to receive a three-year, $2.7 million offer from the Panthers, the Pioneer Press reports.

Panthers’ franchise player not fazed by date with history

SUNRISE, Fla. – One of the Florida Panthers’ biggest story lines heading into Tuesday’s contest with the Winnipeg Jets seems almost too cliché.

Stephen Weiss, the longest tenured Panther, celebrates his 29th birthday. It falls on the 10th anniversary of his NHL debut. And it may end up being the date his ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs is finally punched.