[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Florida Panthers

Last Year: The Panthers used to be an absolutely loaded franchise a few years back. Last year they made the playoffs but continued their downward spiral. The team seemed to have a revolving door for GMs but finally it looks like the organization has found the GM it needs to halt this fall. GM Matt has taken over and been very active, constantly looking to tweak and improve the team... something a few previous GMs were unable to do.

Key RFAs: Andrew Ladd
Key UFAs: Rob Neidermayer, Chris Drury, Chris Phillips, Owen Nolan

Cap Space: ~33 Million

The lack of activity of some of the previous FLA GMs put Matt in a bit of a bind when taking over. He has done well and addressed 1 huge need by bringing in a #1 goalie in Toskala. With a goalie of his calibre in net, a team can always be dangerous. If Matt can keep up his activity, expect the organization as a whole to improve (more picks, more organizational depth, more sustained success).

Should: Continue posting on the board and being active
Should Not: Add anymore UFAs, as is it will be tough to retain all of them and ice a team full of CPHL rated players

Off-Season Rating:

You're just happy because I traded you the 4th overall pick in the draft...