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Panthers Tank for Pick: Losing Benefits Florida This Season
11 Apr
Summary
- Losing to Toronto could secure a top-10 draft pick for Florida.
- Panthers and Maple Leafs both have 78 points, vying for lottery odds.
- Seattle Kraken are close behind with one game in hand.
The Florida Panthers are set to conclude their road schedule on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the team will aim for a victory, a loss could strategically benefit the Panthers this season.
Having been eliminated from playoff contention, Florida's focus shifts to the NHL Draft. Securing a top-10 selection is paramount, as they would retain the pick even after a previous trade. Both the Panthers and Maple Leafs currently have 78 points, placing them among the league's lower-ranked teams.
This game carries significant weight for lottery odds, especially with the Seattle Kraken only one point behind and holding a game in hand. The Kraken recently defeated the Vegas Golden Knights.
Projected lines for the Panthers include Verhaeghe, Bennett, and Samoskevich, among others.
