The Florida Panthers have had one of those bump starts to a season that can change the outlook for the rest of the campaign. Aleksander Barkov is out for a while with an injury. Brad Marchand was injured soon after…
The Florida Panthers are shifting forward Sam Reinhart to center in an effort to jumpstart his production after a scoreless five-game start to the season. Head coach Paul Maurice confirmed the tactical shift, noting that Reinhart requested the move to help get his game going amid team injury struggles, which include Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand.
Reinhart is expected to center Florida's second line alongside wings Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Lafferty. The Panthers, who have started the season with a 2-1-2 record, hope this adjustment stabilizes their forward depth while keeping key combinations intact.
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