Spring Cleaning – Florida Panthers
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Neil Smith and Vic Morren discuss the Florida Panthers' struggles with injuries and roster decisions after their playoff elimination.
Spring Cleaning – Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers entered the 2025-26 season chasing history, attempting to become just the fifth franchise in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups. Instead, injuries ravaged the defending champions from the opening days of training camp, ultimately ending their playoff streak before it truly began. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine how health derailed Florida's pursuit of a three-peat, the difficult roster decisions now facing General Manager Bill Zito, and why the Panthers may still be well-positioned to rebound if they can get healthy next season. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] The Florida Panthers are eliminated from playoff contention on April 4, ending their bid for a third consecutive Stanley Cup championship. Neil and Vic discuss the enormous expectations surrounding the defending champions after another aggressive offseason by General Manager Bill Zito. [00:00:45] Florida successfully re-signs key contributors including Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, Tomas Nosek, and Mackie Samoskevich, giving the organization confidence that another championship run was within reach. Looking back at their preseason predictions…
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