Rats Roundup: Yandle's '90s Nostalgia, Viktor E. Dash

Good morning and welcome to the latest addition of Rats Roundup!
Keith Yandle played NHL '94, Viktor E. Dash is coming back to BB&T Center and more! Sit back, relax and catch up on all the latest Panthers news!

Yandle Plugs Back into the '90s

Keith Yandle joined Danny Picard on the latest installment of "PIC-up YA STICKS" for a pretty dramatic game of NHL '94.
Tweet from @DannyPicard: HIGHLIGHT: On the latest episode of PIC-up YA STICKS, Keith Yandle of the @FlaPanthers talked about playing with Jaromir Jagr, and then there was a whole lot of drama in our game of NHL 94...https://t.co/Qd8SHORQLz pic.twitter.com/pWtpXZRhIa
The Panthers defenseman also took some time between periods to discuss what living in Florida is like, playing with Jaromir Jagr and his love for wrestling.
Check out the full segment below!
Watch: Youtube Video

Viktor E. Dash

Calling all runners! The third-annual Viktor E. Dash will be back at BB&T Center on October 20th! Held in conjunction with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the event will hold a 5K race as well as a one-mile fun run.
Everyone interested in participating in the Viktor E. Dash can sign up here. A portion of race registrations will go to the Florida Panthers Foundation. General registration is $27 if purchased before the Aug. 15 early-bird deadline. After the deadline, participation cost will increase to $30.
If you are interested in participating in this event, but cannot attend on Oct. 20, a virtual running option will be available. All virtual runners commit to running a 5K on their own schedule and will receive a race goodie bag via mail. Game tickets for virtual runners will be available for pick-up at will call on the day of the game.
BONUS: All registered racers will receive one ticket to the Panthers game that night against the Detroit red Wings OR a ticket to the November 8th match-up against the Edmonton Oilers!

31 in 31

As part of NHL.com's "31 in 31" series, the Panthers were one of the teams previewed earlier this week, with a focus placed on team leaders, prospects, fantasy outlook and some key questions facing the Cats.
Head to FloridaPanthers.com for all the latest recaps or check out the following links:
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Fantasy Preview
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Inside look at the Panthers
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Three questions facing the Panthers
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Key Statistics
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Top Prospects

Bjugstad Ready for Big Season

Nick Bjugstad is coming off a breakout year with the Panthers and is using his offseason to build on the confidence he found last season.
Bjugstad sat down with FloridaPanthers.com to discuss his training and mentality on building off his successful 2017-18 campaign.
"It was a jump from last year, I'll say that," Bjugstad told FloridaPanthers.com. "I feel like I grew as a player and the coaches allowed me to grow. I kind of re-identified myself after a tough year. It took a little bit. It wasn't all gravy right away."
To read the full story, click HERE.
Plus, another Panther joined Bjugstad in Da Beauty League, and it didn't take long for them to find the back of the net!

If you ask us, Petro looks like he is fitting right in with the rest of Team RBC.

Quick Hitters

• The Panthers have signed forward
  Mark Letestu to a professional tryout
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  - Are you ready for the 25th Anniversary season?
  Then check out all the great promotional nights upcoming at BB&T Center this season!
  Don't forget that single game tickets also go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 22!
  - The Panthers
  will honor William A. Torrey, celebrate Roberto Luongo's 1,000th NHL game and welcome home fan favorites on Saturday nights throughout 2018-19 season for 'Legacy Saturdays'
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  - The
  Hockey Writers previewed the defense for the Panthers for the upcoming 2018-19 season
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  - 5 Springfield Thunderbirds
  who could make their NHL Debut in 2018-19
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  - Check out the latest installment of Territory Talk, featuring Anthony Greco.