It’s been a common theme for the past few years now, and in case you haven’t guessed what I’m speaking towards, I’m saying that without Roberto Luongo in net, the Florida Panthers are essentially a basement dweller.
That’s not to say that they’re miles better when Luongo is guarding the crease. But more often than not, there’s a better chance that the Cats pull through and hang around in the standings when Luongo is healthy and playing in goal.
Unfortunately, that isn’t quite good enough in today’s league, which often leaves you hanging around a few points back of the final wild-card spot, which essentially lands you a decent-mediocre pick in the draft.