Cole Schwindt - NHL News & Rumors

Practice: Schwindt 10/19/26 | Florida Panthers Cole Schwindt speaks after Monday's practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Called up from minors Schwindt was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Impact In five games for the Checkers this year, Schwindt has generated one goal and two assists. His promotion to the NHL roster doesn't guarantee the 25-year-old will be in action versus the Senators on Wednesday, as he'd need to edge out Cole Reinhardt for a spot in the lineup.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to waivers Schwindt was put on waivers Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Schwindt chipped in five goals, seven points, 25 shots on net and 39 hits in 29 appearances for Florida during the 2025-26 regular season. If he clears waivers, he will probably begin the 2026-27 campaign in the minors with AHL Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining with Panthers Schwindt signed a two-year contract with the Panthers on Wednesday.

Impact Schwindt didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Panthers earlier this week, but he'll remain with the organization on a two-year deal. Across 29 regular-season appearances with Florida last year, he recorded five goals, two assists, 39 hits and 11 blocked shots while averaging 10:02 of ice time.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not re-signing with Florida Schwindt was not tendered a qualifying offer from the Panthers on Monday, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald.

Impact Schwindt played in 29 games with Florida in 2025-26, accumulating five goals, seven points, 39 hits and a plus-2 rating. The winger missed a considerable amount of time due to injuries. Schwindt has appeared in 78 NHL regular-season games during his career, so he should be able to link up with a new organization July 1.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on goal in win Schwindt scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Schwindt has three points over the last seven games. This was mostly a lost year due to injuries, including a broken arm and a lower-body issue. He ends the campaign with seven points, 25 shots on net, 39 hits and a plus-2 rating over 29 appearances. Schwindt is scheduled to be a Group 6 unrestricted free agent this summer, but his showing late in the year should encourage the Panthers to sign him before he tests the market.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers vs Red Wings Highlights | 4.15.26

APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

FLA vs. DET: Schwindt redirects | Florida Panthers Cole Schwindt makes it 6-1 against the Red Wings in the third period.

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Benning gets first 2 goals of career, Panthers finish season with 8-1 win over Red Wings

Mike Benning got his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog, Mikulas Hovorka and Ludvig Jansson all got their first NHL points, and the Florida Panthers closed out their injury-plagued...

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Cole Schwindt with a Goal vs. Detroit Red Wings

APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

Finds twine Sunday Schwindt scored a goal, placed three shots on net and dished out three hits in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Schwindt found the back of the net late in the opening period to tie the game at one apiece. Overall, the 24-year-old winger is up to four goals, six points, 15 shots on net, 30 hits and eight blocked shots across 24 games this season. Since his return from a lower-body injury, he has two points, three shots on net and five hits across two games. With a plethora of injuries in Florida's forward room, Schwindt should see steady playing time for the remainder of the season as the Panthers' fourth-line center.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rakell scores twice, Crosby has a goal and two assists as the Penguins beat the Panthers 5-2

Rickard Rakell scored twice, Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

FLA at PIT: Schwindt scores equalizer | Florida Panthers Cole Schwindt makes it 1-1 against the Penguins in the first period.

APRIL 5 • NHL.COM

Nabs assist in return Schwindt logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Penguins.

Impact This was Schwindt's return from a 17-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old has a chance to carve out a bottom-six role late in the season. He's missed substantial time due to a broken arm and the lower-body issue, limiting him to five points, 12 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-2 rating over 23 appearances.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

There will be a new Cup champion. Florida's injury-plagued season won't include the playoffs

The Florida Panthers have been officially eliminated from playoff contention, after back-to-back Stanley Cup titles

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Removed from LTIR Schwindt (lower body) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Following a 17-game absence, Schwindt will be available to return to the lineup against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He has accounted for three goals, one assist, 12 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 25 hits in 22 appearances this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Expected to return for Saturday Schwindt (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday in Pittsburgh, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Schwindt will miss one more game, Thursday in Boston, but head coach Paul Maurice said that Schwindt should be in the lineup Saturday. The 24-year-old has missed 16 games ahead of Thursday's tilt and has three goals and an assist in 22 appearances this season. He should play on the fourth unit Saturday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bruins take win streak into matchup against the Panthers

The Boston Bruins will attempt to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Florida Panthers

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Still not cleared for contact Schwindt (lower body) remains in a non-contact jersey ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Ottawa, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Schwindt is expected to play again this season, but he is running out of time to get into a game. Once given the all-clear, the 24-year-old winger will likely slot into a bottom-six role, though he could see increased opportunities given the number of injuries to the Cats' forward group.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Florida takes losing streak into matchup with Ottawa

The Florida Panthers aim to break their three-game slide when they play the Ottawa Senators

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Panthers after Brodzinski's 2-goal game

The New York Rangers host the Florida Panthers after Jonny Brodzinski's two-goal game against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Rangers' 6-1 win

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Islanders and Panthers square off in Eastern Conference play

The New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers take the ice in Eastern Conference action

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season with a broken finger

Evan Rodrigues’ season is likely done after the Florida Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in a loss to the Minnesota Wild

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Could return for Tuesday Schwindt (lower body) has resumed skating and could be back in the lineup as early as Tuesday versus Ottawa, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Thursday.

Impact Schwindt will miss Thursday's tilt versus Minnesota, as well as a pair of weekend games in New York against the Rangers and Islanders. Schwindt has already missed 12 games ahead of Thursday's game, with an injury suffered versus Toronto on Feb. 26. He has three goals and an assist in 22 games this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

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