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**Panthers hold elite center value while NHL salaries surge** • **Florida Panthers** — Barkov and Bennett ranked among NHL's top 1-2 center combos by Yahoo Sports • **Florida Panthers** — The Athletic's ranking called out for undervaluing the elite Barkov-Bennett duo • **Florida Panthers** — Cats positioned favorably as NHL-wide salary inflation accelerates **What to watch:** Whether the Panthers can lock up long-term deals before the salary cap ceiling makes their center depth a luxury they can't afford. The lineup's set. Drop in.