The Florida Panthers have earned their place in NHL history, capturing back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2023-24 and 2024-25. after falling just short and losing the 202-23 Final to the Vegas Golden Knights. Three straight years of playing into June. With a battle-tested core led by Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the Panthers have redefined their franchise. With Paul Maurice behind the bench, they have become a model franchise that veteran players, such as Brad Marchand, want to join in pursuit of Stanley Cup glory. But as impressive as their recent run has been, does it put them in the same conversation as the legendary New York Islanders dynasty of the early 1980s?
Should the Florida Panthers be in the same conversation as the NY islanders dynasty?
