Markus Nutivaara Back In Hockey

     Former Florida Panthers defenseman Markus Nutivaara has returned to play in professional hockey after a two-year absence. He has inked a one-year deal with Karpat in Finland.

     Nutivaara played two seasons with Florida in 2020-21 and 2021-22. He finished with 11 assists in 31 contests with the Panthers.