Thoughts on next szn after Finals loss

Team: 2023-24 Florida Panthers

Initial Creation Date: Jun. 14, 2023

Published: Jun. 14, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

The core showed that it can go far in the playoffs so no need to make big changes to the roster moreso just improve it by adding. This team could definitely be a cup contender.

Florida needs a top 4 LHD who isn't a liability defensively. With the new cap space we don't have to resort to Marc Staal on the second pair.

I went with a pretty big trade here. Calgary is looking for a top 6 forward and Duclair is just that at a cheap deal. The trade has been approved by some Flames fans so it should be fine enough.

I'm 50-50 on bringing back Gudas on one hand he's a locker room leader and makes Florida scary to play against but on the flipside he takes stupid penalties that can cost games. If Florida can't sign him to a contract worth under 2 million I don't think they should bring him back.

Replaced Duclair with Mantha who I could see be a two-way 25 goal scorer if he can stay healthy. Mantha is very undervalued currently so I could see Zito go for him.

Filled the top 9 with a solid, big and young player in Fischer. Don't know exactly his value but I don't think he would cost anything too outrageous. Other option could be someone like Ty Dellandrea.

Can't do too much with the goaltending but with the improved defense I'd hope Knight takes a step forward and Bobrovsky can be decent. Hopefully in the playoffs one of them can shine.
First chance for a change is during the 2024-25 season when Bob's NTC turns into M-NTC.

Overrall I'm optimistic about next season, they just have to stay cool and be humble to not become the Bruins.

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