Eetu Luostarinen News

Luostarinen has become a very reliable and effective middle-six forward for the Panthers, earning himself an eight-year, $40 million contract extension ($5.0M AAV). The 27-year-old Finnish forward, a second-round pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, scored 33 points (11G / 22A) in 73 games last season.

The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Luostarinen will draw back into Florida's lineup on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers after having the night off in their previous game. The 27-year-old Luostarinen has 25 points (8G / 17A) in 25 games this season.

The Panthers have been dealing with a myriad of injuries, regularly rotating players in and out of the lineup for maintenance purposes. Luostarinen will exit the lineup on Tuesday, with Nolan Foote making his team debut as his replacement. The 27-year-old Luostarinen has 25 points (8G / 17A) in 25 games this season.

Luostarinen suffered burns from an unfortunate non-hockey incident and has been sidelined since mid-November. The 27-year-old Luostarainen was having an excellent season before his injury, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) and recording 42 hits through 18 games.

Luostarinen suffered burns from an unfortunate non-hockey incident and has been sidelined since mid-November. The 27-year-old Luostarainen was having an excellent season before his injury, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) and recording 42 hits through 18 games.

An unfortunate non-hockey incident is leaving Luostarinen sidelined on a week-to-week basis. The 27-year-old Luostarainen was having an excellent seasons, scoring 10 points (3G / 7A) and recording 42 hits through 18 games. Noah Gregor filled in for Luostarainen in Florida's most recent game.

Luostarinen suffered a lower-body injury in Florida's most recent game and will be sidelined on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 27-year-old Luostarinen was in the middle of one of the best stretches of his career before the injury, recording 10 points (3G / 7A), 27 shots, and 27 hits in his last 11 games.

The Panthers lineup rotation will continue with Luostarinen being one of a handful of skaters that will rest on Monday. Sam Bennett will draw back into the Panthers' lineup to replace him.

Luostarinen did not play against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, tending to the birth of his child. The 26-year-old Luostarinen is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 58 games this season.

Luostarinen will not play against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, as he and his wife are expecting a child. The 26-year-old Luostarinen is averaging 15:17 time-on-ice and has 20 points (8G / 12A) in 58 games this season.

Luostarinen had 17 goals, 26 assists, 132 SOG, 28 PIMs and a +19 plus/minus through 82 games with Florida in 2022-23 and has signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension ($3,000,000 AAV). The 24-year-old centre joined Florida after one short season in Carolina in 2020-21 and has 29 goals, 78 points and 259 SOG through 212 career games.

Luostarinen reportedly tried to play on his broken leg, but could not go. Luostarinen is expected to avoid surgery, so he should be ready for training camp for the 2023-24 season. Luostarinen finished the 2022-23 season with 43 points (17G / 26A) in 82 games.

The Panthers placed four new players in COVID-19 protocol on Sunday, the same day that they activated eight players from the list. Mason Marchment appears close to returning from injury and would replace Luostarinen on Wednesday.

Luostarinen missed the first three games of the season with an undisclosed injury but will play Thursday vs. the Avalanche. Luostarinen will replace Joe Thornton on the fourth line and skate with Frank Vatrano and Mason Marchment.

Luostarinen was sent to the taxi squad prior to Tuesday's year in Chicago but has swapped spots with Brett Connolly and is expected to be back in the lineup on Thursday. Luostarinen has three goals and five assists (eight points) in 31 games this season.