On this week’s episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down how the Florida Panthers look heading into the 2024 NHL All-Star Break.

Plus, a look at some other contenders around the NHL and second-half predictions.

Highlights include:

• The Panthers are sitting pretty at the break. (0:30)

• Is this a new blueprint for the rest of the NHL? (6:00)

• The Lightning aren’t going away just yet. (10:30)

• What’s in store for the Panthers in the second half? (13:50)

• How many “heavyweight” teams are there in the NHL right now? (26:30)