“Go Army! Beat Navy!” the Florida Panthers captain shouted throughout Washington Hall at the U.S. Military Academy on Friday. That got more cheers from the thousands of cadets and others who were in the mess hall having lunch, one of the many highlights of the Stanley Cup champions’ visit to alma mater of their owner, Vincent Viola.

Those smiles took him across the United States and overseas. Pritchard saw Lord Stanley go fishing in Sweden with Gustav Forsling and his son. That trip included a helicopter ride, but in terms of travel, jumping in a chopper for a few minutes was just scratching the surface.

Since the Florida Panthers captured the 2024 Stanley Cup, one of the biggest questions being asked is if they can afford to keep their core together. That's the drawback of becoming a champion, your roster becomes more valuable instantly and players often sign large contracts with other teams.