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Breanna Stewart will try to build on her stellar rookie season when the Seattle Storm plays host to the Indiana Fever on Sunday at KeyArena in Seattle, Wash.Seattle (7-12) is fifth in the WNBAs Western Conference, only 1 1/2 games behind the third-place Dallas Wings. The Storm has lost six of its last nine games but is coming off a 78-68 victory over the San Antonio Stars.Indiana (8-11) is fourth in the Eastern Conference, one game behind the third-place Washington Mystics and 5 1/2 games behind the first-place New York Liberty.The Fever, which is in the midst of a three-game trip, has lost four of seven but is coming of a 78-60 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.Stewart, the No. 1 pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft, was named Rookie of the Month on Thursday for the second month in a row.In June, Stewart led all rookies in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots, averaging 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and two blocked shots in 11 games.Stewart turned in a monster performance in a 78-74 loss to New York on Wednesday, finishing with 24 points and 16 rebounds. She had 21 points and seven rebounds to help Seattle snap a three-game losing streak in Fridays victory over San Antonio.Stewart has posted seven double-doubles this season. She had a career-high 38 points in a victory over the Atlanta Dream on June 28. She is seventh in the WNBA in scoring and first in rebounding, averaging 18.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.Erlana Larkins recorded her fifth double-double in Indianas victory over Phoenix on Friday. She finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Tamika Catchings was held to nine points on 3-of-11 shooting.Catchings leads the team in scoring at 13.5 points per game. Tiffany Mitchell averages 11.7 points. Brianna January averages 10.3 points. Larkins is averaging 8.8 points and 8.2 rebounds.Seattle and Indiana have met twice this season. The Fever beat the Storm 85-75 on June 1. The Storm beat the Fever 90-88 on June 12. Despite the fact that theyre coming off the best finish in franchise history (103 points), the Florida Panthers were one of the busiest teams during the offseason. Even the team logo is new (and its pretty cool, too).Former general manager Dale Tallon was promoted to president of hockey operations, while Tom Rowe took over as general manager.The Panthers acquired veteran defenseman Keith Yandle from the New York Rangers and then signed him to a seven-year deal worth $44.45 million. Florida also traded defenseman Dmitry Kulikov to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defensive prospect Mark Pysyk,?and?acquired goaltender Reto Berra from the Colorado Avalanche for center Rocco Grimaldi. The Panthers also signed goalie James Reimer, center Colton Sceviour, center Jonathan Marchessault and defenseman Jason Demers. All these moves should help them build off last seasons success, but it will be interesting to see how all the changes play out in Florida.Best new facesThe additions of Yandle and Demers will bolster the blue line. Yandles presence no doubt will help the power play, too. When it was evident that the Rangers werent going to be able to sign Yandle because of cap constraints, there were plenty of suitors for the veteran blueliner.When they traded for my rights, I knew they wanted me, Yandle said. It was a great feeling for me to be wanted, especially before to get to [free agency] on July 1. I knew once something could get settled, it would be a good fit.Demers registered 23 or more points in each of the past three seasons while playing for the San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars?before signing a five-year deal with Florida this summer. Reimer will serve as backup to starter Roberto Luongo. The Panthers gave Reimer a five-year deal worth $17 million.Biggest unknownsJaromir Jagr seems like hes been around forever. The grizzly veteran forward -- who led the team last season with 66 points -- rolls into this season at age 44 but shows no signs of stopping. The future Hall of Famer surpassed Gordie Howe to rank third on the NHLs all-time scoring list when he reached 1,851 points last season. Its likely hell pass?Mark Messier for second on that lisst soon since Jagr begins the season only 19 points shy of that mark.ddddddddddddBut how much does Jagr have left in the tank? The game is getting younger and faster each season, and its only a matter of time before it catches up with him. To his credit, he remains in great shape. But he has to slow down at some point, right?Forward Nick Bjugstad, who dealt with an upper-body injury during the playoffs and is now out with a broken hand, is lost to the team for four weeks. Defenseman Aaron Ekblad signed an eight-year extension worth $60 million in July, but then had his World Cup of Hockey experience cut short because of whiplash he suffered while playing for Team North America. How these players react to their injuries once fully recovered will be key.Sure thingsAleksander Barkov, 21, proved during the World Cup while playing for Team Finland that hes set to continue breaking out. During 2015-16, he registered 28 goals and 31 assists for 59 points in 66 games for the Panthers. Entering his fourth season in the NHL, Barkov could be one of the most dynamic players in the league.Teammate Reilly Smith, who signed a five-year extension this summer, had his best overall NHL season in 2015-16. The 25-year-old forward posted 25 goals and 25 assists for 50 points in 82 games. Hes become a leader on and off the ice for the Panthers, who once again will rely on his production.?Second-line center Vincent Trocheck, 23, earned himself a six-year contract worth $28.5 million in July. He had 25 goals and 28 assists for 53 points in 76 games last season and looked good in the World Cup. Forward Jonathan Huberdeau, 23, posted 20 goals and 39 assists for 59 points in 76 games last season, and the Panthers rewarded him with a six-year deal worth $34.5 million during the summer. Both can be counted on to continue their development this season.PredictionThe Panthers will build on last seasons success, and now that their core of young talent has emerged as bona fide NHLers, they will again earn a postseason berth.?Third in the Atlantic. ' ' '