theScore is previewing each team leading up to the 2016-17 season.
The Florida Panthers made a few changes to a roster that earned the Atlantic Division crown last season, particularly on defense.
Here's a look at the projected depth chart for 2016-17.
Forwards
| LW | C | RW |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Huberdeau | Aleksander Barkov | Jaromir Jagr |
| Jussi Jokinen | Vincent Trocheck | Reilly Smith |
| Jared McCann | Nick Bjugstad | Colton Sceviour |
| Jonathan Marchessault | Derek Mackenzie | Logan Shaw |
- Winger Justin Fontaine will be at training camp on a professional tryout agreement, and the right-hand shot has an outside chance at landing a spot in the bottom six.
Defense
| LD | RD |
|---|---|
| Keith Yandle | Aaron Ekblad |
| Mike Matheson | Jason Demers |
| Mark Pysyk | Alex Petrovic |
| Jakub Kindl |
- Keith Yandle, Jason Demers, Mark Pysyk, and Mike Matheson are all newcomers to the Panthers' regular group of defenseman, while Adam Pardy will try to crack the roster on a PTO.
Goalies
| G |
|---|
| Roberto Luongo |
| James Reimer |
| Reto Berra |
- The Panthers have three goalies on one-way deals, a situation that may cost Reto Berra a roster spot once Roberto Luongo is fully recovered from offseason hip surgery.
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