When speaking to reporters Thursday at Florida Panthers media day, Roberto Luongo had to correct himself.
“We’re still young,” Luongo said of the Panthers’ roster before stopping to qualify that statement. “Not myself, but the rest of the team.”
The 39-year-old goalie is right. He’s not young, but he’s still the Panthers’ starting goalie entering his 19th NHL season after a productive and healthy offseason.
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