Panthers Season Preview

X-Posted at Panthers Daily PuckThe Florida Panthers enter tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes, coming off a resounding 6-0 win to finish off the preseason versus the New York Islanders. The Panthers finished the preseason 3-2-2 and with some surprises making the roster. Both Anthony Stewart and Michael Frolik had strong preseasons and have made the team. Shawn Matthias also made the team but was sent down to Rochester to make room for Radek Dvorak, David Booth, and Stephen Weiss coming off the IR. Shawn Matthias will be back on this team in short time.Offense: The Panthers traded away captain Olli Jokinen this past summer, who could always be counted on to provide at least 30 goals worth of offense. Nathan Horton, Rusty Olesz, and Stephen Weiss need to step up their production in the absence of Olli. Cory Stillman should help provide some much needed leadership and expect him to play on a line with Nathan Horton. Of note, both Eric Staal and Erik Cole credit Cory Stil...