Panthers' Madden Wants To Play Another Year.: John Madden (nose) says he wants to play next season for the Panthers, according to Miami Herald's George Richards. (Updated 04/28/2012)
Injury Report
Nose - (Updated - 4/28/12)
Fantasy Analysis
John Madden and teammate Tomas Kopecky accidentally collided in Thursday's Game 7 against the Devils and Madden took the worst of the collision. He has several stitches to his face and will need nasal surgery. Despite these injuries and the fact that he'll turn 39 in May, Madden would love to play another season in the NHL. He finished with three goals in 31 games this season. (Updated 04/28/2012).
04/07/2012 22:09 Panthers clinch their first division title
The Florida Panthers clinched the first division title in franchise history, getting first-period goals from Marcel Goc and John Madden and 33 saves from Scott Clemmensen to beat the Carolina Panthers 4-1 and wrap up the Southeast crown on Saturday night.
04/01/2012 18:55 Hudler lifts Wings to SO win vs. Panthers
Jiri Hudler scored with 14:30 remaining in the third period and again in a shootout to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Sunday.
A two-time Stanley Cup winner, Madden is seeking a fourth-different club in four seasons for his services as of press time. He's hardly an offensive juggernaut, but Madden's one of those players that are more valuable to their NHL club than your roster. A heady, gritty checking center, Madden faces the opposition's top lines, often frustrating them. There's not an offensive upside, but Madden will boost the penalty kill with whomever he signs. (Updated 10/4/11)
