Five Panthers Players Ready to Breakout | NHL News

0:00On September 13th, the Florida Panthers are looking stacked this season, aiming for another D-Playoff run. But beyond the established stars, there are five players who could really elevate their game and make a significant impact. We're talking about guys who could go from solid contributors to bona fide difference makers. First up, Sandis Villmannis. He got a taste of the NHL last season with 19 games, putting up five points. With his NHL numbers, 17 goals and 21 assists in 48 games show he's got serious offensive upside. If he gets a bigger role, he could really surprise people. Then there's Anton Lundell. He's already got playoff experience and has been putting up consistent points around 44 a season. Now entering his 25th year, which is often when players hit their prime and with talented line mates, he's poised for a statistical leap. From the third line, we've got E2, Luol Starrinen. He chipped in 11 goals in 22 assists last year and has also represented Finland internationally.

1:02With potential line mates like Lundell and Brad Martjand, he could see his offensive numbers climb significantly. On defense, Gustav Forstling is the guy to watch. He's been a reliable shut down defenseman, but with all the firepower the Panthers have up front, he could see his offensive game take off. An increased role could even position him as one of the league's top defensive defenseman. Finally, the new acquisition, Brady Tzikacuk, he's already a proven score, putting up 59 points in 60 games last season. Now playing alongside Alexander Barkov, he could be in for a massive point boost, potentially even reaching 50 goals or 100 points. These five players are in prime positions to have breakout seasons and help the Panthers make a serious run. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.