The roster-building strategy of the Florida Panthers might be the brand new archetype for the NHL.
The Panthers, who’re enjoying of their third straight Stanley Cup Ultimate, have drafted properly. Florida’s finest participant, heart Alex Barkov, was the No. 2 total choose in 2013. The Panthers are also getting contributions from defenseman Aaron Ekblad (No. 1 total choose in 2014) and heart Anton Lundell (No. 12 total in 2020).
However a lot of Florida’s success is from savvy professional scouting that led to acquisition of Conn Smythe Trophy favourite Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk in trades and the addition of No. 1 defender Gustav Forsling in perhaps probably the most impactful waiver declare in NHL historical past.
Maybe by being extra aggressive on the commerce market, because the Panthers have been, different groups may additionally see their fortunes rise.
Listed below are 5 groups that ought to observe Florida’s mannequin by making offers this offseason:
