Threatening comments from Panthers forward has Avalanche fans worried heading into next season

Barkov's most recent comments have left Colorado Avalanche fans uneasy heading into next season.

Antonio Losada from Athlon Sports writes that Barkov clearly wants the rest of the NHL to be aware of the Panthers' intentions, and he made those plans known on Saturday during the ongoing celebrations of Florida's second consecutive championship.

Here's what Barkov told the Miami Herald days after leading the Panthers to their second consecutive title.

Only three franchises in NHL history have accomplished a three-peat: the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Islanders.

The Panthers have solidified themselves as the NHL's newest dynasty in the making, with only the Vegas Golden Knights standing in their way, halting a potential three-peat by defeating Florida in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.

After securing the Stanley Cup earlier this week, Panthers' general manager Bill Zito made it clear that the franchise is prepared to spend whatever it takes to keep its core intact, including re-signing key pending free agents like Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, and Brad Marchand.

Here's what Zito said during a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show...

If Zito does manage to bring back the same core, there's no denying that Florida has the best chance in running it all back for a third straight season.

Source:
Athlon Sports
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