Only four teams have given up more goals than the Florida Panthers have. According to morehockeystats.com, only one team has more defensive zone giveaways than Florida (Montreal), and the Cats’ top three defensemen all are in the top 10 in giveaways.
As the Panthers season comes to another fruitless end, the defense woes must be put under a major microscope, both of coaching and construction.
Coaching has been a sore spot for the Panthers throughout their history, and this season is no exception, particularly the defensive coaching from Jack Capuano.