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The Florida Panthers are built for future success

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The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning didn't get to be Stanley Cup contenders overnight. Both teams went through tough times to build their rosters through the draft, trades and free agency. Because of the National Hockey League's salary cap, we see clubs go through the rebuilding process, then -- if they do it well -- have years of playoff contention, then ultimately have to rebuild again.