The Florida Panthers' captain Aleksander Barkov sustained a lower-body injury during the game against the Ottawa Senators, raising concerns about his ability to play moving forward.
Panthers coach Paul Maurice highlighted the challenge of planning without Barkov given his vital contributions to the team as the reigning Selke Trophy winner and franchise leader in several categories.
With only $556,970 in cap space and open roster spots, the Panthers face a tricky situation regarding potential roster changes if they need to replace Barkov.
The potential for placing forward Tomas Nosek on long-term injured reserve could provide the Panthers with crucial cap space to maneuver through their lineup challenges.
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