Mike Olson

No. The Eastern Conference is just too strong . Coach Q will bring an element of coaching the Panthers haven’t seen in a long time. Not saying Boughner was/is a bad coach, but maybe not the right fit in south Florida. The team is laced with high quality players like Barkov, Herberdeau, Dadonov, Trochek and Ekblad. Goaltending continues to be the Achilles heel. Luongo is old and can’t stay healthy. Reiner, come on now. Montembeault? They should have traded for Bobrovsky at the deadline. Maybe the reach out and sign him or make a push for Quick. Bright future in Miami, but the NHL is really becoming a win now league. No playoffs next year, but in two to three for sure.