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Old 06-18-2017, 07:54 AM   #2
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When it came down to compiling their protection list in preparation for the upcoming NHL expansion draft, the Florida Panthers prioritized defense over offense.

As a result, according to a source, the Panthers risk losing their leading goal scorer from last season, right wing Jonathan Marchessault, 26, who tallied a career-high 30 goals (and 51 points in 75 games) in his first full NHL season.

Of the two protective list scenarios designated by the NHL, the source said that the Panthers chose the one with eight skaters and a goalie rather than seven forwards, three defenseman and a goalie.

Just as surpringly, the Panthers protected 38-year-old goalie Roberto Luongo over James Reimer, despite the age and contractual differences. Reimer, 29, is considered the heir apparent to Luongo, coming off an 18-win season, his most since 2012-13. He’s scheduled to receive $3.4 million for the next four seasons.
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