Arrivals: Coach Gerard Gallant; C Dave Bolland, RW Jussi Jokinen, RW Shawn Thornton, F Derek MacKenzie, G Al Montoya (free agents)
Departures: Interim coach Peter Horachek; D Tom Gilbert (signed with Montreal Canadiens); C Jesse Winchester
Goaltending: The Panthers hope having Roberto Luongo (25-23-7, 2.40, .919) in net for a full season will provide the push needed to qualify for the playoffs. He had a .924 save percentage in 14 games after joining the Panthers. Montoya (13-8-3, 2.30, .920) is the backup.
Youngster to watch: As the No. 1 pick in the draft, Aaron Ekblad is expected to make the team. Tallon says the 6-4, two-way defenseman is «18 going on 30.»
Llega nuevo tecnico Gerard Gallant, un central Dave Bolland, dos punteros derechos Jussi Jokinen y Shawn Thornton, y delantero centro Derek Mac Kenzie y el portero cubano-america Al Montoya.
se fueron Peter Horachek y los jugadores Tom Gilbert y Jess Winchester…
Ademas de la gran sensacion N1 en el draft, Aaron Ekblad.