🏒 How the Florida Panthers Built a Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Winner

There’s a lot of talk about “drafting well.” About smart scouting. About culture.

But when you look closely at how the Florida Panthers climbed from a middle-of-the-pack team to a back-to-back Stanley Cup champion, you’ll see something more. You’ll see bold bets—some that paid off big, and some that didn’t. You’ll see a front office willing to trade beloved stars if it meant getting closer to the ultimate prize.

I just finished a new video that unpacks this journey.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How Aaron Ekblad, Sam Reinhart, and Matthew Tkachuk each forged their game in junior hockey—and carried those lessons all the way to the Cup.

• Why the Huberdeau trade was the tipping point that changed everything.

• What happens when high picks don’t pan out—and how smart teams pivot instead of clinging to the plan.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to build a contender—and keep it together—this story will give you a front-row seat.

🎥 Watch the full video here:

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