Floridas' Point Of View
Aleksander Barkov was the second pick in last years draft, and Florida felt he was mature enough to step into the NHL immediately. With four goals and right points in twenty two NHL games, Barkov had proven he's NHL ready. Jonathan Huberdeau was Floridas first pick in 2011, this is his first full year in the NHL. Huberdeau, and Barkov are the centrefolds of Floridas big re-build. Florida is looking to turn thing around soon, but re-build don't happen overnight. Hopefully the Panthers' organization will take their time with the team, and build up the proper way.
The Luongo VS Thomas Rivalry
It's pretty clear that Roberto Luongo and Tim Thomas do NOT like each other. After a Stanley Cup Final that saw Luongo lose to Thomas's Bruins, the two have been dog-on-bone at each other.
Thomas was traded to the Islanders, and signed by Florida the following year. He hasn't played in Vancouver since the Stanley Cup Final in the 2010-2011 season.
Injuries
Dale Weise is expected to return to the Canucks lineup, and Jordan Schroeder is still out with surgery. Ed Jovanovski is the only injured player, on Florida.
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