The Florida Panthers entered free agency expecting to add very little as they were $3 million over the cap. However, the team managed to walk away with a surprisingly decent haul, making arguably the blockbuster trade of the offseason with the acquisition of forward Matthew Tkachuk. Related: Panthers Get Generational Talent in Tkachuk but Drastically
Panthers Transactions
The Florida Panthers and general manager Bill Zito are working hard this offseason to make sure that next season does not result in another bust in the playoffs. On June 27, they made one of their first significant moves of the offseason, as they announced that they had extended defenseman Matt Kiersted to a two-year
The Florida Panthers acquired forwards Claude Giroux, Connor Bunnaman, and German Rubtsov and a fifth-round draft pick in 2024 from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Owen Tippett, a first-round draft pick in 2024, and a third-round draft pick in 2023. The Flyers will retain half of Giroux’s remaining salary in 2021-22, the final year
On March 1, the Florida Panthers announced they have signed Finnish defenseman Petteri Lindbohm to a one-year deal. The contract is a one-way deal worth $750,000. This pick-up is a move to help solidify their third defensive pairing and give the team depth on the blue line. Career Outlook of Lindbohm Lindbohm was drafted in