Sandis Vilmanis - NHL News & Rumors

Signs two-year extension Vilmanis signed a two-year, $1.85 million contract extension with the Panthers on Wednesday.

Impact Vilmanis will play on the last year of his entry-level contract in 2026-27 before the extension kicks in for 2027-28. Both years of the extension are one-way deals. Vilmanis had five points in 19 NHL games as well as 38 points in 48 regular-season outings for AHL Charlotte last season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

EXTENDED: Sandis Vilmanis | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis signs a two-year extension with the Panthers!

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Earns three points in AHL win Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 4-1 win over Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Vilmanis had a big game to end the regular season, and he finishes the year with 17 goals and 38 points over 48 appearances. The Checkers are in the playoffs, which will give Vilmanis valuable experience in a pressure-filled situation. The 22-year-old forward had five points over 19 NHL contests this year and should be in the mix for a roster spot with the big club in the fall.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for four goals in AHL win Vilmanis scored four goals in AHL Charlotte's 6-1 win over Hershey on Sunday.

Impact Vilmanis did it himself for the Checkers despite most of the rest of the AHL team's roster currently filling in at the NHL level. Over the last nine games, Vilmanis has five goals and seven assists. He's at 16 goals, 19 assists and a plus-18 rating over 46 appearances this season, a notable improvement from his 27-point effort in 61 regular-season games as an AHL rookie last year. Vilmanis also has five points in 19 NHL outings, so he's positioned himself well to compete for time with the Panthers in 2026-27.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three points for Checkers Vilmanis scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Charlotte's 5-3 win over Rochester on Wednesday.

Impact Vilmanis had gone eight games without a goal. He has a goal and seven assists over his last seven outings. For the season, the Latvian forward is up to 12 goals, 30 points and a plus-15 rating over 42 appearances in his second AHL campaign, though he's also earned five points in 19 NHL contests.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals in AHL return Vilmanis scored twice in AHL Charlotte's 5-4 overtime win over Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact Vilmanis was back in the AHL after two months with the Panthers. He showed up well with five points over 19 outings in a limited bottom-six role. For Charlotte this season, he's earned 10 goals and 21 points through 32 appearances. He'll likely close out 2025-26 in the AHL before competing for an NHL role in training camp in the fall.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to AHL affiliate Vilmanis was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

Impact Vilmanis has three goals, two assists, 15 shots on net, five blocked shots and 39 hits across 19 NHL appearances this season. He also has eight goals and 19 points in 31 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away goal in loss Vilmanis scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Vilmanis snapped a four-game slump with the tally. The 22-year-old is getting by with limited ice time in a fourth-line role, so he shouldn't be expected to generate a lot of offense. He has three goals, two assists, 13 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-1 rating over 17 outings this season.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lee scores in final minute, Schaefer has 2 more goals as the Islanders beat the Panthers 5-4

Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the New York Islanders edged the Florida Panthers 5-4

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Morning Skate: Vilmanis 3/1/26 | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis speaks ahead of Sunday's game against the Islanders.

MARCH 1 • NHL.COM

'Emotional whirlwind': Vilmanis reflects on first Winter Olympics | Florida Panthers FORT LAUDERDALE – It’s been quite the ride for Panthers rookie Sandis Vilmanis. On Jan. 10, the 2022 fifth-round pick made his NHL debut aga...

FEBRUARY 24 • NHL.COM

Practice: Vilmanis 2/24/26 | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis speaks following Tuesday's practice at Baptist Health IcePlex.

FEBRUARY 24 • NHL.COM

Charlie McAvoy posts scary injury selfie after controversial Sandis Vilmanis hit Charlie McAvoy's X post drew the attention of the NHL community this week. His post came after the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers game o...

FEBRUARY 8 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NHL player agent belittles DoPS, head George Parros after Sandis Vilmanis escapes discipline for controversial hit on Charlie McAvoy Early in the first period, Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis delivered a high, leaping elbow to the head of Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy during Thursday's matchup...

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Good to play Thursday Vilmanis (upper body) is set to play Thursday versus Tampa Bay, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.

Impact Vilmanis exited Wednesday's 5-4 shootout win over Boston, but it seems he won't miss a full game due to the injury. He has two goals, four points, four PIM and 27 hits in 13 appearances while averaging 10:07 of ice time this season. Vilmanis is projected to serve on the fourth line against the Lightning.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in Wednesday's contest Vilmanis (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Bruins, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Vilmanis was hurt in the first period. The 22-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. The Panthers play again Thursday versus the Lightning, and Vilmanis is on Latvia's Olympic roster. It's not clear if this injury will impact his participation for the Olympics.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Three points, 10 hits in last four Vilmanis scored a goal Monday in a 5-3 loss to Florida. He had three hits.

Impact Vilmanis has quietly put up three points, including two goals, in his last four games. He has 10 hits in that span. Vilmanis may help lift the bottom of your roster ever so slightly, and at this point, you need every point you can get.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Panthers

Jason Zucker broke a tie on a power play at 5:31 of the third period and he Buffalo Sabres beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 5-3 on Monday night

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

FLA vs. BUF: Vilmanis breaks ice early | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis makes it 1-0 against the Sabres in the first period.

FEBRUARY 3 • NHL.COM

Nets first NHL goal Vilmas scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to Utah.

Impact It was Vilmas' first NHL goal; it was his ninth NHL game. He added five hits and has 12 in his last two games. Vilmas was back on the fourth line after skating up the lineup Monday against the Bolts. He could be a human wrecking ball in leagues that count the number of bruises delivered.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

FLA vs. UTA: Vilmanis (Postgame) | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis speaks after the loss to the Mammoth on Tuesday.

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Mammoth vs. Panthers | NHL Highlights | January 27, 2026

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Sergachev's goal helps lift Utah Mammoth to 4-3 win over Florida Panthers

Mikhail Sergachev scored in the third period to put Utah ahead to stay, and the Mammoth held on for a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

FLA vs. UTA: Vilmanis scores first career goal | Florida Panthers Sandis Vilmanis makes it 1-1 against the Mammoth in the second period.

JANUARY 28 • NHL.COM

Earns first NHL point Vilmanis logged an assist and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Vilmanis got on the scoresheet by assisting Uvis Balinskis' goal in the second period. This was Vilmanis' first NHL point, and he's added three shots on net, four hits and a minus-2 rating over three contests. The 21-year-old winger is likely to get a look in a middle-six role until one of Brad Marchand (undisclosed) or Matthew Tkachuk (groin) returns to the lineup.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Lee scores in final minute, Schaefer has 2 more goals as the Islanders beat the Panthers 5-4

Jason Zucker breaks 3rd-period tie in the Sabres' 5-3 win over the Panthers

Sergachev's goal helps lift Utah Mammoth to 4-3 win over Florida Panthers