The Florida Panthers successfully repeated as Stanley Cup champions by retaining their core roster and strategically acquiring complementary players. General Manager Bill Zito expertly constructed a competitive lineup featuring talented defenseman Seth Jones, who was traded from Chicago to fill a void due to Aaron Ekblad's suspension. Ekblad, already a key player for the Panthers with a strong scoring record, returned from suspension poised to contribute alongside other top players like Gustav Forsling. Dmitri Kulikov also rejoined the Panthers, illustrating the team's commitment to building a strong defensive core that can compete at the highest level.
The Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions by keeping their roster core, then finding the proper side dishes to mesh with that main course entree.
Ekblad's the Panthers career leader in defenseman scoring. At 6-4 with great mobility and good puck skills, he's the epitome of what NHL teams want in a No. 1 defenseman.
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