Tobias Bjornfot - NHL News & Rumors

Placed on injured reserve Bjornfot (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Bjornfot had already been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lightning after he sustained an injury against the Bruins on Wednesday. However, his move to injured reserve won't impact his return timetable due to the Olympic break, and the transaction allows the Panthers to recall Mikulas Hovorka to provide additional depth against Tampa Bay.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Thursday Bjornfot (undisclosed) was injured Wednesday versus the Bruins and is unlikely to play Thursday versus the Lightning, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact It sounds like the Panthers' lineup will be rotated pretty heavily for the second half of the back-to-back, but Bjornfot looks to be the least likely to play. That should open the door for Donovan Sebrango to check into the lineup on the third pairing. Bjornfot's status for after the Olympic break is unlikely to be determined until the team reconvenes in the latter half of February.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Tobias Bjornfot's surprise game propels Panthers past Blackhawks Deadspin | Tobias Bjornfot's surprise game propels Panthers past Blackhawks

JANUARY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

Unlikely source of offense Sunday Bjornfot scored twice in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Prior to Sunday, Bjornfot had just one goal in the first 138 games of his NHL career. He hadn't earned a point since the 2022-23 campaign with the Kings, when he had one assist over 10 outings. The defenseman provided an unlikely spark, scoring the opening and closing goals of the Panthers' win. He's added seven shots on net, four hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over five contests this season. Bjornfot is likely to stick in the lineup as a third-pairing defenseman while Seth Jones (upper body) and Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) are out, though Donovan Sebrango could push him for playing time.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Bjornfot scores twice, tripling his career total as Panthers beat Blackhawks

In just over a period of hockey, Florida defenseman Tobias Bjornfot scored twice, tripling his career goal output

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

FLA at CHI: Tobias Bjornfot - Postgame | Florida Panthers Tobias Bjornfot talks after scoring two goals in Sunday's win over the Blackhawks.

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Panthers at Blackhawks Highlights | 01.25.26

JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

FLA at CHI: Bjornfot's second of the game | Florida Panthers Tobias Bjornfot caps off a career-best game with his second goal of the night.

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Panthers vs. Blackhawks | NHL Highlights | January 25, 2026

JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Panthers vs. Blackhawks - January 25, 2026

JANUARY 26 • YOUTUBE

FLA at CHI: Bjornfot nets first of season | Florida Panthers Tobias Bjornfot puts the Panthers up 1-0 in Chicago with his first goal of the season.

JANUARY 26 • NHL.COM

Summoned from AHL Bjornfot has been recalled from AHL Charlotte by the Panthers, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Impact Bjornfot began the season in the NHL as the extra defenseman but did not see the ice. Now, with Seth Jones (upper body) expected to miss Sunday's game against the Avalanche, the 24-year-old Bjornfot has been recalled from the AHL to likely fill that same extra defenseman role for as long as Jones has to miss. He has one goal and six assists in 22 games with Charlotte.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Bjornfot was assigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Bjornfot hasn't seen any NHL action yet this season. He was a healthy scratch in seven straight games with the Panthers after being recalled from the AHL on Oct. 13. He has appeared in only one contest in the minors this campaign, and he didn't earn a point.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings beat Panthers 4-1 to send defending champs to second straight loss

Cam Talbot made 21 saves, Mason Appleton scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings beat Florida 4-1 on Wednesday night to send the defending champion Panthers to their second straight...

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Panthers' Kulikov has surgery, expected to be sidelined about 5 months by upper-body injury

Florida defenseman Dmitry Kulikov had surgery and is expected to be sidelined about five months because of an upper-body injury, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday before a...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact Bjornfot's promotion to the NHL roster comes after Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Friday. Even though the 24-year-old Bjornfot has been added to the 23-man roster, he's far from guaranteed to feature in the lineup against the Flyers on Monday, and would need to edge out Uvis Balinskis for a spot on the blue line.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Saturday Bjornfot was put on waivers by Florida on Saturday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Bjornfot had three goals and 18 points in 50 outings with AHL Charlotte as well as no points, 10 shots, 13 hits and 10 blocks across 14 appearances with Florida during the 2024-25 regular season. The 24-year-old is expected to be sent to the minors if he clears waivers, but he should be one of the Panthers' top call-up options.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tobias Bjornfot Returns To Panthers On One-Year, Two-Way Deal The Florida Panthers have re-signed defenseman Tobias Bjornfot to a one-year, two-way deal.

JULY 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Lands two-way contract Bjornfot signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Thursday.

Impact After making a career-high 70 NHL appearances with the Kings during the 2021-22 campaign, Bjornfot has spent most of the past three seasons in the minors. He made 14 regular-season appearances in the NHL with Florida last year and was held without a point while recording 13 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. The 24-year-old could join the Panthers for training camp this fall, but it seems as though he'll play mostly in the minors once again during the 2025-26 season.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Bjornfot was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Wednesday, per Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports.

Impact Bjornfot has two goals, 16 points and 22 PIM in 43 appearances with Charlotte in 2024-25. With the Panthers, Bjornfot has recorded no points, two PIM, 10 shots, 13 hits and 10 blocks in 14 outings.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers recall defenseman Tobias Bjornfot from AHL | Florida Panthers 23-year-old defenseman has appeared in 8 games with Florida this season

MARCH 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Brought up from minors Bjornfot was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact Bjornfot hasn't earned a point in eight NHL outings this season while posting eight shots on goal, five blocked shots and 10 hits. If Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) can't play against Columbus on Thursday, Bjornfot could be in the lineup.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Bjornfot was loaned to AHL Charlotte on Sunday.

Impact Bjornfot was a healthy scratch in Saturday's 7-2 win over San Jose. With Aaron Ekblad (upper body) back in the lineup, the Panthers still have Adam Boqvist as an extra defender. Bjornfot hasn't earned a point in eight NHL appearances this season while posting eight shots on goal, five blocked shots and 10 hits.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Bjornfot was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Niko Mikkola (upper body) has missed the last four games, and Aaron Ekblad was absent from Sunday's practice for an undisclosed reason. The Panthers will assess how both defenders feel after the morning skate before determining their availability for Monday's matchup versus Colorado, but Bjornfot's presence isn't an encouraging sign. The 23-year-old Bjornfot has two goals and 11 points in 27 AHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Bjornfot was designated for waivers by Florida on Thursday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Bjornfot was a waiver claim by the Panthers back in March, serving as an emergency depth option for the organization during its Stanley Cup run. Overall, the 23-year-old defenseman played in a meager four regular-season games last year for the Golden Knights, Kings and Panthers. At this point, assuming he clears waivers, Bjornfot could struggle for regular NHL minutes next year as well.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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