The Panthers absolutely do not miss Huberdeau, Tkachuk has more than replaced him. On pace for 40 goals and 100 points now the second time in a row, something Huberdeau has never done or probably never will do. I certainly don't miss Huberdeau's overpassing and long stretches of games when he only shows up to collect a garbage secondary assists on the powerplay. Tkachuk brings so much more and has been a breath of fresh air.
Weegar on the other hand the Panthers do miss, they simply couldn't replace him this year do to their cap situation. Whether they can find a replacement next year remains to be seen.
Like Vinny above said, the Panthers' woes this year have by and large been due to coaching and goaltending.
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