The NHL trade deadline has passed, but Paul Bissonnette is making sure to keep the fun going with an interesting Maple Leafs rumour.

Florida wasted no time opening the scoring. On the power play, a severe defensive breakdown by the Predators left Sam Reinhart and Bennett alone in front of the Predators’ Juuse Saros (21 saves); Reinhart dropped the puck for Bennett to easily bury 1:23 into the contest.

Now, Samoskevich is not only a regular for the Panthers as they attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, he’s a key cog in what they do in his rookie season. He’s playing top-six minutes on Florida’s second line with center Sam Bennett and, as of Monday, began receiving playing time on the Panthers’ top power-play unit.

The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the Stanley Cup champions’ roster.

The Florida Panthers pulled out all the stops at the end of the NHL Trade Deadline, getting Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand. Seriously.

Forward Steven Stamkos, who signed a four-year deal with Nashville in the offseason, is currently in the longest point-less streak of his career — he has gone nine games without a point for the first time in his 17-year career.

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is listed as day-to-day after suffering an upper body injury Tuesday against the Florida Panthers ... from Panthers forward Sam Bennett, which Predators ...