Florida Panthers prepare for new season while Hurricanes raise banner

The Florida Panthers will attend the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup banner-raising ceremony tonight at 5 p.m. at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. This marks the third consecutive year the Panthers are involved in such celebrations, having witnessed both the Bruins and Blackhawks raise banners in previous seasons. Panthers coach Paul Maurice expressed interest in having his team on the ice, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging other teams' successes. However, he mentioned logistical issues and the Hurricanes' preference might affect their presence. Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk indicated eagerness to participate but acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding their attendance.

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