Mitch Davidson

Mitch Davidson originally hails from Oro-Medonte, Ontario just north of Toronto and has been following hockey, the business of the NHL, and the Florida Panthers for the better part of two decades. In his professional career, Mitch is a full time writer as he serves as Executive Director of a public policy think tank, a regular public opinion columnist, and a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center's Canada Institute, following a 6 year run as a senior staffer in provincial politics.

Panthers Have Options to Replace Barkov During Injury Absence

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

There is no denying that replacing captain Aleksander Barkov in this Florida Panthers lineup will be a difficult task. Despite the difficulty, the Panthers have no choice after Barkov left…

Panthers’ Ekblad Joins Early Norris Trophy Conversation

November 5, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

The 2021-22 season is off to a particularly good start for the Florida Panthers. The team has 19 of a possible 20 points and is yet to lose in regulation.…

3 Keys to the Panthers’ Hot Start

October 22, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

The Florida Panthers are 4-0-0 to start a season for the first time in franchise history. Not only do they remain undefeated, but they’ve also knocked off perennial playoff teams…

Panthers’ Verhaeghe Has Had Impressive Start to NHL Career

October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

The Florida Panthers’ top line, as they make a highly anticipated run at a division title, includes two second overall draft picks in all-star captain Aleksander Barkov and the Panthers’…

Panthers’ Third Line to Play Pivotal Role

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

The expectations for the Florida Panthers heading into the 2021-22 season are incredibly high. The captain is locked in long-term, new additions up front promise to add more firepower, and…

Panthers Need Better Penalty Kill for Successful Season

October 7, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

Expectations for the 2021-22 Florida Panthers are high. The team added a goal-scorer in Sam Reinhart, re-signed multiple high-profile acquisitions from last season, including Sam Bennett, and extended pleasant surprises…

Panthers: Predicting Aleksander Barkov’s Contract Extension

October 3, 2021October 2, 2021 by Mitch Davidson

Bill Zito, the still somewhat new general manager of the Florida Panthers, has spent the last year and a half re-tooling his roster. The team is ahead of schedule and…