Former Panthers Assistant GM Revealed Plans To Offer Sheet Nikita Kucherov In 2016

Steve Werier, a former assistant GM for the Florida Panthers, spilled the beans on a little-known strategy from 2016: the team had plans to offer sheet Nikita Kucherov, a top player for the Tampa Bay Lightning. This move would have allowed the Panthers to match any offer Kucherov received from another team. This revelation sheds light on the complex, often secretive negotiations in professional sports and underscores the Panthers' efforts to retain top talent. It's a reminder of how teams strategize to keep their star players amidst fierce competition.