Unveiling the Surprising NHL Offseason Makeovers: Which Teams Are Poised to Shock the League?
23. Florida Panthers
Net Rating added: -2
In: Jeff Petry, Daniil Tarasov
Out: Nate Schmidt, Vitek Vanecek
The defending back-to-back champs are basically running it back. Be very afraid that the Panthers only lost two goals of value and were able to keep all three of their key free agents: Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad. Florida looked likely to be at the bottom of this list after the parade ended and management’s ability to minimize the damage has been commendable.
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The only notable difference here is Jeff Petry in to take Nate Schmidt’s role. It’s a downgrade given what Schmidt was able to do for the Panthers last season, but a small one. Petry wasn’t great in Detroit’s top four, but should be adequate in a sheltered role.
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