The Panthers Are Hoping to Defend a Title, the Capitals Look Better While Excitement Reigns in Utah

There is real excitement in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah as Utah HC is just a month away from opening its first training camp; The Florida Panthers now have a new role: defending Stanley Cup champions. But how will they replace the players they lost like Brandon Montour and can they contend again? And The Washington Capitals are considered one of the most improved teams in the NHL this offseason after adding players like Pierre-Luc DuBois and Jakob Chychrun to their lineup. They also have Alex Ovechkin within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.