After 29 other NHL teams started their seasons this week, the Florida Panthers will finally get their chance Sunday night.
The Panthers, who will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks in Sunrise, have made significant changes since the end of last season.
Mike Hoffman, who led the Panthers in goals last season (29), signed with the St. Louis Blues. Evgeni Dadonov, who signed with the Ottawa Senators, scored at least 25 goals in each of the past three seasons and tied Hoffman for the Panthers lead last season in terms of power-play scores (11).
Keith Yandle, who leads all NHL defensemen in assists and power-play points since becoming a regular in 2007-2008, appears to be on the outs with Florida.