The Florida Panthers will start off internally, but will likely need to go externally to fill Aleksander Barkov’s slot

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Florida Panthers obviously won’t be to replace center Aleksander Barkov, who is lost for seven to nine months. Internally, they might be able to shift someone from the wing to center, as many of their wingers were drafted as centermen.

Sam Reinhart could move, or maybe they’ll promote Anton Lundell, who centered their third line. GM Bill Zito doesn’t think it’s Lundell’s or anyone’s job to replace Barkov. He’ll be going over potential external options.

“You’re going through other rosters. You’re going through who might be available. You’re fielding phone calls. You’re making phone calls. You’re seeing on a pretty regular basis what’s a

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