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Entry Draft Trade
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| Florida makes another huge draft-day trade as the Cats send goaltender Roberto Luongo and defenseman Lukas Krajicek to Vancouver in exchange for right wing Todd Bertuzzi, goaltender Alex Auld and defenseman Bryan Allen on June 23, 2006. One day later they select center Michael Frolik with the 10th overall selection. |
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Martin Holds Two Positions
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| Head Coach Jacques Martin becomes the new General Manager following the resignation of Mike Keenan on September 3, 2006. Martin continues his role as head coach becoming the only person in the NHL to hold both positions at the same time. |
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AN OT Game-Winning Record
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| Florida defeats Philadelphia at the BankAtlantic Center on October 20, 2006 to improve to 4-0 at home to open the season. The 4-0 start ties the Cats record set during the 1995-96 season Also on the night, Olli Jokinen scored the GWG setting a new Cats record with his 24th GWG as a member of the Panthers. |
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1,000 For The Cats
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| The Florida Panthers franchise plays their 1000th regular season game versus the Carolina Hurricanes on January 16, 2007. |
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And 1,000 For Martin
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| GM/Head Coach Jacques Martin coaches in his 1000th career NHL game against Tampa Bay on March 3, 2007. |
