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Originally Posted by devo22
I'm honestly sorry for you Cali. Hoped the Panthers would get in.
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It's ok, they took huge strides this year. Not to the level of the Flames or anything, but they formed a team identity under Gallant and Mitchell as the captain. That was a major step in and of itself.
Emergence of a ton of young talent: Ekblad, Bjugstad, Pirri, Trocheck, Hayes, Petrovic, Kampfer. Much better years from Gudbranson, Kulikov, and Campbell. Huberdeau and Barkov really found their stride near the end of the year after some offensive struggles at times. Luongo looking like a top tier goalie again.
It's a team on the rise with still a lot of talent developing in the system. Kyle Rau just signed. Jayce Hawryluk looks to be a good prospect. Grimaldi, Howden, and Weegar had solid years in the AHL. They also have 2 very good defensemen in the NCAA in Ian McCoshen and Mike Matheson.
The Panthers are a team on the rise.