Five NHL teams are facing significant challenges this season, prompting concerns among fans and analysts about their long-term viability. With underperforming rosters, financial constraints, and mounting pressure from ownership, these clubs sit at varying levels of crisis. Experts assess whether their struggles stem from short-term slumps or deeper systemic issues, while supporters debate potential solutions. The article ranks these teams on a "Panic Meter," evaluating how dire their situations truly are.

Where five struggling NHL teams land on the Panic Meter  Sportsnet.ca