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Other than Jokinen askong for a trade, I don't see much of a reason for doing this. I don't know about the guys they picked up, but by trading Jokinen, the Panthers have lost what they had over every other South Florida franchise, and that's a franchise player. Without going back into the whole ordeal (I'm sick of raving about it by now), I have to just say that no club can really expect it's fans to be as enthusiastic about their team as any other without giving them a player to watch and know. Sure, there are plenty of other players on the roster, but when you think of the Panthers, who was the first current player that popped into your head? If my player inquired about being traded, then I'd do my best to suit his needs, as a happy player is the only type of player that I'd want. But, there must have been some way of going about things without losing him, especially for what they got.
I'm not sure what they're going to do with that second-round pick, but with the changing of the coaching, and the loss of their former Captain (and he was so for good reason), I'm not sure how this previously playoff hopeful team is thinking that they're improving. I don't see it, but then again, I may just not be thinking hard enough. This is more a spur of the moment post, done in outrage. Still, I don't think that a clear head and a world of time to ponder the subject would yield much different thoughts. I've always been a very positive guy, and I will forever hang my Panthers banners from my walls, but I'm upset to see this happen.
Here's to a great season, Florida. I guess that the logic of "the coaches know more than the fans" comes into play here, and with the best of intentions, I whole-heartedly believe that. It's time for a playoff season, and I think we can get there. So, hang in there, South Florida, and let's be sure to fill that stadium up each and every night!
Go Panthers!
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