James (@Account4hockey): Chris Johnston on Sportsnet 960 updating the Florida Panthers looking to cut payroll for next season.
There is the sense that if the Panthers miss the playoffs, that they won’t be a salary cap ceiling team next season.
There was more to trading Vincent Trocheck than to just get rid of his salary. They wanted to get better defensively.
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So any further cost-cutting measures may depend on if they make the playoffs and how far they get if they do.
Devils – from the draft, to free agency, to trades
Corey Masisak of The Athletic: (mailbag) A couple of savvy offseason additions and some more consistent goaltending could have the New Jersey Devils on the playoff bubble next season.