They’re the pinnacle of success in South Florida, and other pro sports teams in the region have taken notice. Many are inspired by what the Panthers have built and use it as a blueprint for success.

Three consecutive Stanley Cup Final runs by a bunch of fun-loving, beer-drinking dudes have made the Florida Panthers and hockey too cool to ignore. But are we a hockey town yet? Some local

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt has four assists through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final vs. the Edmonton Oilers.

They're the pinnacle of success in South Florida, and other pro sports teams in the region have taken notice. Many are inspired by what the Panthers have built and use it as a blueprint for success.

Sam Bennett could make NHL history if he wins the Conn Smythe Trophy and leaves the Panthers after the Stanley Cup Final.

Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell transformed the NHL's "worst team" into Stanley Cup contenders, generating over $100 million for the local economy while creating a successful sports franchise.

Popeye Jones was an NBA rookie in Dallas who knew nothing about hockey. That was in 1993-94, the first season the Stars came to town and before the Tennessee native became a hockey dad to two NHL players.

On Saturday, Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects fueled Pagnotta's beliefs with a report confirming there's "real smoke" about the Florida Panthers' interest in Marner. Robinson reported that Florida is "gearing up to make a run" at Marner, even before he reaches free agency.