Florida Panthers Sign 6-foot-9 Goaltender Cooper Black
The Florida Panthers have added goaltender Cooper Black to their roster. At 6-foot-9, Black is now the tallest goaltender in NHL history.
The Florida Panthers have made a notable addition to their goaltending depth by signing Cooper Black. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black officially surpasses the previous record for the tallest goaltender in the history of the National Hockey League.
Prior to Black’s arrival, the record for the tallest goaltender was held by a group of players measuring 6-foot-7, including Ben Bishop, Ivan Fedotov, Mads Sogaard, and Mikko Koskinen. By standing two inches taller than these predecessors, Black sets a new physical benchmark for the position in the league. The signing is viewed as a significant move for the organization as they look to bolster their goaltending prospects with a player of unique physical stature.
📡 Media Analysis
How each outlet framed the story — angles, word choices, and what they chose to push or ignore.
Focused on the record-breaking physical stature of the new signing.
"6-9 Black sets record with debut"
✓ Only outlet to report: The specific list of previous record-holders (Bishop, Fedotov, Sogaard, and Koskinen) who stood at 6-foot-7.
🔍 What Nobody's Reporting
- ·Lack of information regarding the specific terms or length of the contract signed.
- ·No mention of whether Black is expected to play in the NHL or the AHL/minor leagues.
📰 Sources
0 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: ESPN (B)