Predicting Where the Florida Panthers Finish in the Atlantic Division

Hockey is back for the Florida Panthers, and their division, the Atlantic, initially resembles something like a FIFA World Cup ‘Group of Death’.

Between a mix of teams that have controlled the top of the division standings for the past couple of years, and those looking to rejoin the playoff field after multi-year rebuilds, the Atlantic Division should be the most competitive in the league.

So, where will the Florida Panthers stand at the end of their 82-game season? To help us answer that we have split the division into three tiers based on how big of a challenge they will pose to the Panthers this season.

Should not pose a challenge to the Florida Panthers

The following teams will not factor…