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If he makes it to UFA, this is a player the Oilers really should try to land. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE Garrison said that joining the Canucks would be a 'thrill' . A That's not encouraging, but we'll do with it what we can.

March 23 2012: Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Jason Garrison celebrates his second period goal against the Edmonton Oilers at the BankAtlantic Center.

Over the coming days, we'll look at review everyone who had key roles in the past season and give them the dreaded letter grade.

Last year at this time the hockey world expected, and received, the ultimate team makeover from Panthers ' general manager, Dale Tallon.

Asst. GM Santos prefers oft-injured goalie get at least one full season in minors before taking over Panthers' net Panthers projected goalie of the future Jacob Markstrom may still be just that after assistant General Manager Mike Santos told the Sun-Sentinel Wednesday that he would like the lanky Swede to play one more season in the American ... (more)

March 15, 2012: Sunrise, FL, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Weaver reacts after suffering an apparent injury during the first period against the Boston Bruins at the BankAtlantic Center.

Tippett on shot blocking: "I don't know if it's good for the game. It's good for winning" Lombardi on Sutter: "Because he's a cowboy, us liberal intellects from the Northeast want to label him as stupid" PHT's Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what's happening and what we'll be talking about around the NHL world and ... (more)

Apr 19, 2012; Newark, NJ, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov brings the puck up ice during the first period against the New Jersey Devils of game four of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Prudential Center.

After successfully overhauling a conference bottom-feeding roster last summer into a division champion, Panthers General Manager Dale Tallon is now at the all-important tweaking stage.

Lots of young Florida Panther fans and families gathered at the Saveology Iceplex on Sunday for the 2nd Annual Hockeyfest .