Brad Marhand is helped off the ice by his teammates following a scary collision. (Photo credit: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images) The Florida Panthers have had a rough couple of years. The squad entered the 2026-27 National Hockey League (NHL) season looking to bounce back after finishing in the basement of the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs. Florida’s struggles came as a shock, as the team won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025. However, blame can be partially pl