Friday, October 9, 2020

Florida Panthers Sign Free Agents

     The Florida Panthers signed several free agents on Friday. It was the first day to sign free agents throughout the National Hockey League. This moment is usually on July 1 on the NHL calendar, however the coronavirus pandemic has pushed back the yearly schedule. 
     The Panthers were able to sign defenseman Radko Gudas to a three-year deal worth $7.5 million. Gudas spent last season with the Washington Capitals where he compiled 15 points in 63 games. He had previous stints in his eight-year NHL career with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers. 
     Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito continued with his Columbus Blue Jackets roots. He signed center Alexander Wennberg to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Wennberg has been with the Blue Jackets for his entire six-year NHL career. He put out five goals and 17 assists in 57 games during the 2019-20 campaign. 
     The Panthers signed center Vinnie Hinostroza to a contract for one season worth $1 million. Hinostroza played the last two seasons with the Arizona Coyotes as he collected 21 goals in 140 games during that time span. He spent his first three seasons in the NHL playing for head coach Joel Quenneville and the Chicago Blackhawks. 
     The Cats also inked center Carter Verhaeghe to a two-year, $2 million deal. He was with the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning in 2019-20. Verhaeghe participated in 52 regular season contests and compiled nine goals and four assists. He did appear in eight playoff games and had two assists on their championship run. 
     Florida agreed to a two-year contract with forward Ryan Lomberg. He did play in a combined 11 games with the Calgary Flames during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. Lomberg spent last season with the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League and compiled 20 points and 21 games.  

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