A shocking revelation has emerged from the world of professional hockey, shedding new light on the inner workings of a team that could have changed the course of history. Former Panthers Assistant General Manager, Eric Joyce, has come forward with a bombshell claim: he had planned to offer a maximum contract to superstar winger Nikita Kucherov in 2016. At the time, Kucherov was still in the early stages of his NHL career, but Joyce believed the Russian phenom had the potential to become a franchise cornerstone. What's more, Joyce's proposed deal would have made Kucherov one of the highest-paid players in the league, potentially altering the trajectory of the Panthers' franchise and the NHL as a whole.

Former Panthers Assistant GM Revealed Plans To Offer Sheet Nikita Kucherov In 2016  Yahoo Sports