Despite the recent dip in form, the Florida Panthers are in a good position coming out of their extended All-Star break to make the playoffs. Florida is a point ahead of Toronto with a game in hand, with two matchups to go against the Leafs. In the case Toronto jumps the Cats, they are still just a point back of Carolina and Philadelphia, with a game in hand on both of those teams.
While the goal of playoffs looks likely, there is no secret the Panthers want to push for greater heights, and the only way to do that is at the trade deadline.