Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Fri 1/16/26 12:26 PM

Schwindt (arm) will return to action for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, Panthers TV Rinkside Reporter Katie Engleson reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt has been back at practice for just over two weeks, and he's officially been cleared to return to game action for the first time since mid-November. Over 10 appearances prior to his absence, he recorded two goals, nine hits and six blocked shots while averaging 8:38 of ice time.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Mon 1/5/26 12:22 PM

Schwindt (arm) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to Olive, Schwindt will accompany the Panthers on the team's upcoming six-game road trip, which begins against Toronto on Tuesday. After missing the past 22 games, he appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. He has contributed two goals, seven shots on net, six blocked shots and nine hits in 10 appearances this season.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Thu 1/1/26 1:19 PM

Schwindt returned to practice Thursday for the first time since breaking his arm against the Canucks on Nov. 17, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt was wearing a non-contact jersey and is still not close to returning to action. He had two goals in 10 games with the Panthers before his injury.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Tue 12/2/25 12:19 PM

Schwindt (arm) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
The Panthers recalled Jack Studnicka in a corresponding move. Schwindt sustained a broken arm in Florida's 8-5 win over Vancouver on Nov. 17 and received a 2-3 month recovery timeline. He has produced two goals, seven shots on net, six blocked shots and nine hits across 10 appearances this season.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Wed 11/19/25 12:12 PM

The Panthers announced Wednesday that Schwindt is dealing with a broken arm that is expected to sideline him for 2-3 months, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt exited Monday's win over the Canucks due to his injury, and he'll likely undergo surgery next week to address the issue. The 24-year-old is slated to be sidelined until at least mid-January, while Jack Devine is slated to make his NHL debut on the fourth line against the Devils on Thursday after he was called up Tuesday.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Mon 11/17/25 10:27 PM

Schwindt will see a doctor Wednesday after exiting Monday's 8-5 win over the Canucks due to an undisclosed injury, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Olive noted that Schwindt's injury is not expected to be short term. The 24-year-old winger departed Monday's game following a collision with Sergei Bobrovsky in the first period. Since Schwindt is anticipated to miss some time, the Panthers will more than likely recall a forward from AHL Charlotte in the near future due to multiple injuries the team is dealing with up front.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Fri 11/14/25 3:05 AM

Schwindt scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Capitals.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt has two goals over eight appearances this season after being a regular healthy scratch for the first couple of weeks of the campaign. He's added seven shots on net, eight hits, six blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. Schwindt is likely to stay in a fourth-line role for the bulk of the season, which gives him limited potential on offense.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Sun 10/26/25 11:05 AM

Schwindt scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Not only was Schwindt able to score his first point with Florida after the team drafted him in 2019, but it came against the Golden Knights, who released him after he played 42 regular-season games with the club a year ago. It's a nice story for the 24-year-old, who was also making his season debut with Florida. While Schwindt isn't on the fantasy hockey radar, performances such as Saturday's should help him fight for a roster spot when Tomas Nosek (knee) and Matthew Tkachuk (groin) return from injury.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Fri 10/3/25 2:14 PM

Schwindt was picked up off waivers by Florida on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt was originally drafted by the Panthers back in 2019 and saw action in three NHL games for the club in which he generated five hits, three shots and a minus-4 rating. With the Knights last year, the 24-year-old winger notched one goal and seven helpers. Schwindt figures to step into a bottom-six role for Florida, but he could end up back on waivers once Tomas Nosek (knee) or Matthew Tkachuk (groin) is cleared to return.

Cole Schwindt
C FLA
Thu 10/2/25 2:45 PM

Schwindt was placed on waivers by Vegas on Thursday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Schwindt made 42 regular-season appearances for the Golden Knights last year and recorded a goal, seven assists, 41 hits and 17 blocked shots while averaging 9:15 of ice time. He returned to the team on a one-year deal during the offseason but failed to earn a spot on the Opening Night roster. If he clears waivers, he's slated to head to AHL Henderson to begin the regular season.