David Eversole

David Eversole

Joined: Jun 26, 2026

David Eversole has covered local sports in South Florida for over a decade, starting with his independent site the Miami Sports Wave (MSW). He joined Five Reasons Sports in the early days with a YouTube show based on MSW called the Miami Sports Break, and has contributed as a producer, host, and guest on multiple Five Reasons outlets. David has produced hundreds of shows for the network - including PrizePicks daily fantasy content and shows covering the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, and Miami Hurricanes. In 2026, David returned to his writing roots to cover the Florida Panthers for Sports Illustrated online. David is a lifelong Floridian and currently lives with his family in Delray Beach.

Oct 1, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) shoots during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Sep 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuk (8) celebrates his goal during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Sep 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brady Tkachuk (8), center Aleksander Barkov (16), and center Sam Reinhart (13) look on from the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Sep 22, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

May 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) skates with the puck past Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (7) and Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) en route to assisting on the series clinching goal by Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (not pictured) in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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After missing the playoffs, there's a mission to be accomplished in the 2026-27 regular season

Apr 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) takes the puck away from Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) during the overtime period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers enter this season with a balanced and experienced defensive corps.

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) passes the puck away from Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the third period in game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers have 15 primetime matchups in the upcoming season with a lot of intrigue.

Mar 20, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers under Head Coach Paul Maurice and General Manager Bill Zito have built perhaps the best top six forward group in the National Hockey League

Feb 26, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) shoots the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) while defended by defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Florida Panthers retooled their roster in the offseason, but several questions still linger.

Mar 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) comes out of the locker room before the start of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

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Jacob Markstrom, the new starter, has followed a similar career path to Panthers goalies of the past.

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice reads his notes from the bench against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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How the Florida Panthers can beat Carolina at its own game and regain the NHL throne.

Apr 15, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) acknowledges the fans after the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The hockey team has surged ahead of a lot of the other organizations and programs that share the South Florida region

Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito

Bill Zito and the Panthers organization have filled out the Panthers roster with the signing of Akira Schmid

Jan 4, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Jacob Markstrom will face an early test as the Florida Panthers start next season with four consecutive road games.

Nov 7, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (16) skates with puck against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Florida Panthers endured a disappointing 2025-26 season and must improve in these areas to bounce back.

Apr 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (7) tries deflect a puck towards the Toronto Maple Leafs goal during the second period of game one of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The new additions to the Florida Panthers roster bring skill and physicality, with an emphasis on the latter.