Florida Panthers Claim Casey Fitzgerald

     The Florida Panthers have claimed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald from the Buffalo Sabres. He is the son of former Florida Panthers center Tom Fitzgerald, who played with the team from their inaugural season in 1993-94 until 1997-98. 

     Fitzgerald has played 52 games with the Sabres over the past two seasons and compiled nine assists. He is a cousin of Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk.