from George Richards of the Miami Herald,

Even though it has been over five years since Brian Campbell joined the Panthers, he never really left Chicago.

Now in the final year of the eight-year, $57 million contract Campbell originally signed with the Blackhawks, some wonder if he’ll eventually return to play in Chicago — perhaps as early as next season.

Campbell, 36, says he hasn’t thought much about his future beyond this season, although he wants to continue playing somewhere.

That very well might be with the Panthers.

“Five years with the Panthers has gone quick, the past 15 years have gone quick,’’ said Campbell, who signed with the Blackhawks in 2008 when Florida general manager Dale Tallon was running the team.

“I have good memories here and hopefully we can cap that off and do something this year. For me, I hope to have a good year and see what happens. If I feel good, I want to keep playing. I’m feeling good on the ice right now. Those things take care of themselves.’’

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