After the exhilarating days leading up to the draft and free agency, it appears NHL teams have gone to sleep. In other words, it's the dog days of the summer, which is a good opportunity for NHL teams to reflect on where they stand. With the majority of clubs set on their rosters after making moves the past handful of weeks, which teams enter the 2025-26 season as contenders or pretenders? This one feels like a no-brainer: the Florida Panthers will be penciled in as contenders once again in 2025-26.
Published: 08/11/2025
Author: The Hockey Writers
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