Sandis Ozolinsh had plenty to smile about at the 2002 NHL All-Star Game. The defenseman was the lone Panthers representative in his 6th All-Star selection. Ozolinsh also contributed an assist to the W ...

Robert Svehla was a Panther from 1994 until 2002 and played 573 games over his eight seasons. He was part of the Panthers playoffs teams in 1996 and 1997, and he was a 1998 Olympian for Slovakia.

The 2001-2002 season was Robert Svehla’s last with the Panthers. After breaking into the league with Florida in 1994, the defenseman played 573 games with the team, notching 290 points.

The Panthers opened the 2001-2002 with a 3-0 loss to the New York Islanders. Right winger Pavel Bure’s sparkling play was the highlight of the season.

Here’s a rare look at Trevor Kidd in 2001 without his trademark checkerboard pads. The goalie still showed off his style with colors that perfectly matched across his pads, mask, gloves and stick. The ...

Peter Worrell was a Panther from 1997 to 2006. He played 342 games during his six seasons. He was a fierce competitor who set a franchise record for the most penalty minutes in a season in 2001-2002.