Anton Lundell

Florida’s three straight appearances in the finals, as well as back-to-back championships, have been accomplished in no small part thanks to the Panthers’ strong supporting cast. Lundell has been a key part of that depth. The 23-year-old (24 on Oct. 3) hasn’t emerged as a star since being selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, but he did record 17 goals, 45 points, 36 PIM, 158 shots and 110 hits across 79 regular-season appearances last year. He’s proven to be a forward who will step up during the postseason, contributing nine goals and 35 points in 47 playoff outings over the past two years. The downside of Florida’s depth is that he’s arguably underutilized, often playing on the third line and second power-play unit. Unless his role grows, which is difficult in Florida, it’s hard to see him finding another level offensively. Read Past Outlooks