Zito's Roster Tinkering: Panthers GM Playing 4D Chess

Bill Zito is in full roster construction mode as he puts the finishing touches on Florida's lineup, and the Panthers GM is treating this offseason like a high-stakes fantasy draft where every move compounds. With the team's core in place, Zito is hunting for those marginal gains that separate contenders from pretenders in the playoffs. The moves he makes in these final days could determine whether the Panthers are a first-round exit or a legitimate Stanley Cup threat.