SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – Fresh off what can be considered the most successful offseason in franchise history, the Florida Panthers head towards next month’s training camp with high expectations.
Last week, the betting website betonline.ag listed the Panthers with the fourth highest odds (9/1) of winning the Eastern Conference, behind only division rivals Tampa Bay (4/1), Boston (7/1) and Toronto (7/1). Similarly, mybookie.ag lists Florida fifth in the East, with the Capitals the only other team given better odds.
Make no mistake, Florida will be a popular pick when looking at last season’s non-playoff teams and choosing which will qualify next spring.