Panthers' Roberto Luongo: Apparently ready for new season

Luongo (hip) said he's "good to go" for the 2016-17 season.

Analysis:

It's not uncommon for a player to declare himself healthy, only for the team's medical staff to paint a different picture, but Luongo is a 16-year veteran who undoubtedly knows how his body should hold up post-injury. Bobby Lu was reluctant to give a clear timetable for his return two weeks ago, so he must be seeing true progress in his rehab. Fantasy owners should focus less on his recovery from hip surgery than his standing as a top-tier backstop on a Florida team that will feature a retooled defense in the upcoming season.