With their top two lines as good as any other team league-wide, it seems like it would be difficult to criticize the Cats’ offense.
However, without balanced scoring throughout the entire forward core, it’s nearly impossible to make any waves in such a tightly contested league.
Since joining the Panthers in 2010, Dale Tallon has repeatedly stressed the importance of having three solid goal-scoring lines. It makes for a steady team that is nearly impossible to defend, and it takes the pressure off of the team’s top guys.
Unfortunately, last season was an underwhelming showing from the Panthers’ depth.