For back-to-back champ Panthers, the celebrations will continue before an important offseason begins
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup championship festivities have included an all-night celebration at a popular beach bar; crowd surfing, pole climbing and impromptu karaoke at a Miami nightclub; a Brad Marchand appearance at Dairy Queen ; a few team dinners and a boat ride.
That's just so far. They insist they've got more in them.
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