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Florida Panthers: Seven Forwards the Cats Could Target this Summer

By Jonathan Reichenberger|
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 08: Florida celebrates the eventual game winner from Florida Panthers left wing Maxim Mamin (78) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers on April 8, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Panthers defeated the Bruins 4-2. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 08: Florida celebrates the eventual game winner from Florida Panthers left wing Maxim Mamin (78) during a game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers on April 8, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Panthers defeated the Bruins 4-2. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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#7 John Tavares (Extremely Unlikely Option)

DETROIT, MI – APRIL 07: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders follows the play against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Tavares
DETROIT, MI – APRIL 07: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders follows the play against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Tavares

Wouldn’t it be amazing for John Tavares to bring his talents to South Florida and join the Florida Panthers? It wouldn’t be as incredible as it was when the Miami Heat brought LeBron James to South Beach, but it would be pretty close! It would do wonders for the Florida Panthers organization and the hockey fanbase to bring in one of the NHL’s most coveted superstar as a free agent signing.

Unfortunately, it’s highly unlikely that the Panthers will bring in Tavares; but, if he did come to Florida, the Panthers would boast one of the most dangerous and menacing top two lines across the NHL. Combining Barkov, Huberdeau, Trocheck, Dadonov, Bjugstad, and then adding Tavares to the mix would make the most talented top six across the entire NHL.

Again, it’s extremely unlikely that Tavares will join the Panthers, but Florida fans can only hope that the Cats can somehow bring him to Sunrise, Florida.

Signing Salary Prediction: 7 years/$84 million ($12M AAV).

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