https://therattrick.com/bold-prediction-has-panthers-returning-to-eastern-conference-final-01kyv85w9d25The Rat TrickenBold prediction has Panthers returning to Eastern Conference FinalFlorida Panthers,Aleksander Barkov,nhl,Bleacher Report,NHL Predictions,Bill Zito,Brady Tkachuk,Matthew Tkachuk,Jacob Markstrom,Gudas2026-07-31T14:00:01Z2026-07-31T14:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4324,h_2432,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/102/01kyv8amz105ehchmwhf.jpgMay 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) shakes hands with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly (R) during the presentation of the Prince of Wales trophy after the game against the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Imageshttps://therattrick.com/the-athletic-undervalued-the-panthers-elite-center-duoThe Rat TrickenThe Athletic undervalued the Panthers' elite center duoFlorida Panthers,Aleksander Barkov,Sam Bennett,Connor McDavid,Leon Draisaitl,Athletic2026-07-30T18:00:02Z2026-07-30T18:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4392,h_2470,x_0,y_248/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/102/01kyszfmh8j4y0c1q3qp.jpgMar 31, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with center Sam Bennett (9) during the third period at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports