2011–12 Florida Panthers season
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The 2011–12
Florida Panthers
season
is the 19th
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 14, 1993.
The Panthers, who have not qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs
since the 1999–2000 NHL season, hope to improve upon their disappointing performance of the 2010–11 NHL season
.
. Dineen had spent the previous six seasons coaching the Portland Pirates
of the AHL
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Panthers. Stats reflect time with Panthers only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2011–12 season.
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
2011–12 NHL season
The 2011–12 NHL season is the 95th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It is the fifth consecutive season that opens in Europe with NHL Premiere games. As with the previous season, three events are scheduled: two games will be held in Stockholm, Sweden; one game in Helsinki,...
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
is the 19th
Florida Panthers seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Panthers have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1993....
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 14, 1993.
The Panthers, who have not qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
since the 1999–2000 NHL season, hope to improve upon their disappointing performance of the 2010–11 NHL season
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
.
Off-season
On June 1, 2011, the Panthers introduced their new head coach, former NHL player Kevin DineenKevin Dineen
Kevin William Dineen is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently the head coach of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.-St. Michael's Buzzers:As a seventeen year old, Dineen played with the St...
. Dineen had spent the previous six seasons coaching the Portland Pirates
Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates is a minor professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League. They play in the Cumberland County Civic Center in downtown Portland, Maine. The franchise was previously known as the...
of the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
.
Standings
Pre-season
| 2011 Pre-season game log: 1–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 0–2–0) | ||||||||||
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| 1 | September 19 (split-squad) | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
5 - 3 | Florida Panthers | Foster | 0-1-0 | ||||
| 2 | September 19 (split-squad) | Nashville Predators | 3 - 4 | Florida Panthers | Clemmensen | 1-1-0 | ||||
| 3 | September 23 | Florida Panthers | 2 - 5 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
Markstrom | 1-2-0 | ||||
| 4 | September 24 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 - 3 | Florida Panthers | Theodore | 1-3-0 | ||||
| 5 | September 27 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... |
4 - 3 | Florida Panthers | OT | Plante | 1-4-0 | |||
| 6 | September 29 | Florida Panthers | 7 - 1 | Dallas Stars | Theodore | 1-5-0 | ||||
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 23 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 12 | 12 | |
| 23 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 14 | 12 | |
| 23 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 26 | |
| 23 | 2 | 17 | 19 | 5 | 0 | |
| 22 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 14 | |
| 23 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 10 | |
| 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -6 | 8 | |
| 23 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | |
| 22 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 13 | |
| 22 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 4 | |
| 22 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 15 | |
| 16 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 6 | |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 23 | |
| 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 22 | |
| 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 16 | |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 2 | |
| † | 16 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 17 |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 2 | |
| ‡ | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6 | 26 | |
| ‡ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 6 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals ; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 17 | 1012 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 2.37 | 515 | .922 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 324 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 2.59 | 195 | .928 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Panthers. Stats reflect time with Panthers only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Erik Gudbranson Erik Gudbranson Erik Gudbranson is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 8, 2011 |
| Bracken Kearns Bracken Kearns Bracken Kearns is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | October 20, 2011 |
| Jacob Markstrom Jacob Markström Jacob Markström is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing with the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Win | October 22, 2011 |
| Jack Skille Jack Skille Jack Skille is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . He was previously a member of the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team and the Chicago Blackhawks. The highly-regarded forward was drafted by the... |
100th Career NHL Game | October 24, 2011 |
| Tomas Kopecky Tomas Kopecky Tomáš Kopecký is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Detroit Red Wings :... |
100th Career NHL Point | October 29, 2011 |
| Marcel Goc Marcel Goc Marcel Goc is a German professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
400th Career NHL Game | October 31, 2011 |
| Marco Sturm Marco Sturm Marco Johann Sturm is a German professional ice hockey winger with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . Sturm began his career with EV Landshut of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, playing with the team from 1995 to 1997. Selected 21st overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose... |
900th Career NHL Game | October 31, 2011 |
Transactions
The Panthers have been involved in the following transactions2011–12 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2011–12 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable...
during the 2011–12 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 24, 2011 |
To Chicago Blackhawks 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season will be the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.-Standings:-Schedule and results:Legend:-Pre-season:-Regular season:... Rostislav Olesz Rostislav Olesz Rostislav Olesz is a professional ice hockey left winger who currently plays for the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Olesz was originally drafted in the 1st round, 7th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... Brian Campbell Brian Campbell Brian Wesley Campbell is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
| June 25, 2011 |
To San Jose Sharks 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season The 2011–12 San Jose Sharks season is the Ice hockey club's 21st season in the NHL.-Off-season:The Sharks, disappointed in their playoff results, traded away two major players of their team to the Minnesota Wild. Devin Setoguchi was traded for Brent Burns, and Dany Heatley was traded for Martin... 2nd-round pick in (#47 overall) 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Florida Panthers 2nd-round pick in (#59 overall) 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... 3rd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| June 27, 2011 |
To Chicago Blackhawks Conditional 7th-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Florida Panthers Tomas Kopecky Tomas Kopecky Tomáš Kopecký is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Detroit Red Wings :... (negotiating rights) |
| July 1, 2011 |
To Philadelphia Flyers Conditional 2nd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... 3rd-round pick in 2012 2012 NHL Entry Draft The 2012 NHL Entry Draft will be the 50th NHL Entry Draft. The draft will be held on June 22–23, 2012 at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is the first time Pittsburgh will host the draft since the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To Florida Panthers Kris Versteeg Kris Versteeg Kris Versteeg is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
| July 9, 2011 |
To Winnipeg Jets Kenndal McArdle Kenndal McArdle Kenndal McArdle is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who is now playing for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Florida Panthers Angelo Esposito Angelo Esposito Angelo Esposito is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League and is a prospect for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
| July 9, 2011 |
To Calgary Flames 2011–12 Calgary Flames season The 2011–12 Calgary Flames season will be the 32nd season in Calgary and 40th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . The Flames will attempt to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2008–09 NHL season.... Jordan Henry Jordan Henry Jordan Henry is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing in the Calgary Flames organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Florida Panthers Keith Seabrook Keith Seabrook Keith Seabrook is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Seabrook is currently a member of the Florida Panthers organization of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
| July 9, 2011 |
To Vancouver Canucks 2011–12 Vancouver Canucks season The 2011–12 Vancouver season is the 41st season in the modern Canucks' history. The Vancouver Canucks are the defending Western conference champions and three time defending Northwest division champions. The Canucks opened the regular season against the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on October 6... Mike Duco Mike Duco Michael Duco is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks organization. Duco played his major junior hockey with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. After his junior career he was signed as a free agent by the... |
To Florida Panthers Sergei Shirokov Sergei Shirokov Sergei Sergeyevich Shirokov is a Russian professional ice hockey winger currently with HC CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League . Drafted 163rd overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, he is a prospect for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
| September 8, 2011 |
To Phoenix Coyotes 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season The 2011–12 Phoenix Coyotes season will be the franchise’s 33rd season in the National Hockey League , and the 16th in Phoenix, Arizona.-Off-season:... Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL... |
To Florida Panthers Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt Justin Bernhardt is a Canadian ice hockey player who is currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage in the American Hockey League .On April 13, 2009, the Phoenix Coyotes signed Bernhardt to an entry level contract.... |
| October 22, 2011 |
To Vancouver Canucks David Booth Steve Reinprecht Steven Reinprecht Steven Edward "Steve" Reinprecht is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing in the Vancouver Canucks organization. He most recently played on loan for Adler Mannheim of the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga .... 3rd-round pick in 2013 2013 NHL Entry Draft The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will be the 51st NHL Entry Draft. Date and location are still to be determined. -Traded picks:The order of the 2013 Entry Draft will be finalized upon the conclusion of the 2012–13 NHL season. However, some teams have already exchanged picks for this draft via trade... |
To Florida Panthers Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson Mikael Samuelsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... Marco Sturm Marco Sturm Marco Johann Sturm is a German professional ice hockey winger with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . Sturm began his career with EV Landshut of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, playing with the team from 1995 to 1997. Selected 21st overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Mike Kostka Mike Kostka Mike Kostka is a professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Rochester Americans Rochester Americans The Rochester Americans are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League, and a top affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres. The team plays its home games in Rochester, New York, at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Scottie Upshall Scottie Upshall Scott Upshall is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
4 years, $14 million |
| Jose Theodore José Théodore José Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2 years, $3 million |
| Ed Jovanovski Ed Jovanovski Edward Jovanovski is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman of Macedonian descent, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
4 years, $16.5 million |
| Marcel Goc Marcel Goc Marcel Goc is a German professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $5.1 million |
| Tomas Fleischmann Tomas Fleischmann Tomáš Fleischmann is a Czech professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
4 years, $18 million |
| Nolan Yonkman Nolan Yonkman Nolan Yonkman is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Phoenix Coyotes | 2 years, $1.4 million |
| Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim Sean Bergenheim is a Finnish professional ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
4 years, $11 million |
| Matt Bradley Matt Bradley Matthew William Bradley is a Canadian professional hockey right winger who plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
2 years, $1.9 million |
| Greg Rallo Greg Rallo Greg Rallo is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League.Rallo was signed to a one year contract by the Florida Panthers on July 2, 2011.-External links:... |
Texas Stars Texas Stars The Texas Stars are an American Hockey League team. They play in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin.The team is the top affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars. In April 2008, the Iowa Stars announced that they would no longer affiliate with the Dallas Stars, and changed the team's name to Chops for the... |
1 year, $550,000 |
| Tyson Strachan Tyson Strachan Tyson Strachan is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Florida Panthers. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in the fifth round, 137th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... |
1 year, $750,000 |
| Bracken Kearns Bracken Kearns Bracken Kearns is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League... |
San Antonio Rampage San Antonio Rampage The San Antonio Rampage are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League based in San Antonio, Texas. They are the top affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the NHL. Their home arena is the AT&T Center.-History:... |
1 year, $700,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Marty Reasoner Marty Reasoner Martin Reasoner, is an American professional ice hockey center for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League . He has also played for the St. Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers and Atlanta Thrashers... |
New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... |
2 years, $2.7 million |
| Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk Darcy Hordichuk is a Canadian professional hockey winger currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League... |
Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
1 year, $825,000 |
| Clay Wilson Clay Wilson Clay Daniel Wilson is a professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... |
2 years, $1.05 million |
| Tomas Vokoun Tomas Vokoun Tomáš Vokoun is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... |
1 year, $1.5 million |
| Niclas Bergfors | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Alexander Sulzer Alexander Sulzer Alexander Sulzer is a German professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $700,000 |
| Patrick Rissmiller | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Byron Bitz Byron Bitz Byron John Bitz is a Canadian professional ice hockey player with the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . A third- or fourth-line forward, he is known for his size and physicality.... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $700,000 |
| Joe Callahan Joe Callahan Joe Callahan is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and is currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens-Playing career:Callahan was drafted 70th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Phoenix Coyotes... |
Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1 year |
Claimed via waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
| Ryan Carter Ryan Carter Ryan Michael Carter is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
New Jersey Devils | October 26, 2011 |
Lost via retirement
| Player |
| Cory Stillman Cory Stillman Cory Stillman is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player.- Playing career :Stillman grew up in Peterborough, Ontario playing hockey for the Minor Petes program. He also played competitive baseball. In 1989–90, Stillman played for the Peterborough Roadrunners Jr.B... |
Player signings
| Player | Date | Contract terms |
| Roman Derlyuk Roman Derlyuk Roman Derlyuk is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League... |
May 31, 2011 | 1 year, $710,000 entry-level contract |
| Jack Skille Jack Skille Jack Skille is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League . He was previously a member of the Wisconsin Badgers men's ice hockey team and the Chicago Blackhawks. The highly-regarded forward was drafted by the... |
May 31, 2011 | 2 years, $1.65 million |
| Garrett Wilson | June 1, 2011 | 3 years, $2.05 million entry-level contract |
| Mark Cullen | June 6, 2011 | 1 year, $600,000 |
| Tim Kennedy | June 20, 2011 | 1 year, $550,000 |
| Tomas Kopecky Tomas Kopecky Tomáš Kopecký is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger, an alternate captain for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .- Detroit Red Wings :... |
June 29, 2011 | 4 years, $12 million |
| Mike Santorelli Mike Santorelli Mike Santorelli is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
July 6, 2011 | 2 years, $3.2 million |
| Ryan Carter Ryan Carter Ryan Michael Carter is a professional ice hockey player currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League .- Playing career :... |
July 9, 2011 | 1 year, $750,000 |
| Erik Gudbranson Erik Gudbranson Erik Gudbranson is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League... |
July 15, 2011 | 3 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract |
| Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie Marc Cheverie is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Gwinnett Gladiators of the ECHL... |
July 21, 2011 | 1 year, $803,500 |
| Tyler Plante Tyler Plante Tyler Plante is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
July 21, 2011 | 1 year, $721,850 |
| Michael Caruso Michael Caruso (ice hockey) Michael Caruso is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Florida Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans.-Playing career:... |
July 25, 2011 | 1 year, $550,000 |
| Shawn Matthias Shawn Matthias Shawn Matthias is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
September 9, 2011 | 2 years, $1.70325 million |
| Jonathan Huberdeau Jonathan Huberdeau Jonathan Huberdeau is a Canadian ice hockey forward who played for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . At the 2011 Memorial Cup, Huberdeau helped the Sea Dogs win the Canadian Hockey League championship, and was named the Tournament's Most Valuable Player in the... |
October 10, 2011 | 3 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract |
Draft picks
Florida's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 3 | Jonathan Huberdeau Jonathan Huberdeau Jonathan Huberdeau is a Canadian ice hockey forward who played for the Saint John Sea Dogs in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . At the 2011 Memorial Cup, Huberdeau helped the Sea Dogs win the Canadian Hockey League championship, and was named the Tournament's Most Valuable Player in the... |
C | Saint John Sea Dogs Saint John Sea Dogs The Saint John Sea Dogs are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, entering the league as an expansion team in 2005. The Sea Dogs play at Harbour Station, Saint John, New Brunswick, with a capacity of 6,488... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 2 | 33 | Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Grimaldi Rocco Niccolas Grimaldi is an American ice hockey player who plays for the North Dakota Fighting Sioux. Grimaldi was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the second round of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft. At the age of five, Grimaldi started to play roller hockey in California... |
C | US NTDP USA Hockey National Team Development Program The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann... (USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 2 | 59 (from San Jose) | Rasmus Bengtsson Rasmus Bengtsson (ice hockey) Rasmus Bengtsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for Rögle BK in Sweden's HockeyAllsvenskan. He was drafted in the second round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Florida Panthers with the 59th overall selection.Bengtsson was named to the 2008-09 Rikspucken... |
D | Rogle BK Rögle BK Rögle Bandyklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey club. They currently play in HockeyAllsvenskan, the second highest league in Sweden. The team has previously played four seasons in Elitserien between 1992–93 and 1995–96 and between 2008–09 and 2009–10.... (Swe2) |
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| 3 | 64 | Vincent Trocheck Vincent Trocheck Vincent Trocheck is an American ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League. He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 3rd round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.... |
C | Saginaw Spirit Saginaw Spirit The Saginaw Spirit is a major junior ice hockey team based in Saginaw, Michigan. They are members of the West Division of the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League , one of the Major Junior leagues of the Canadian Hockey League .... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 3 | 76 (from NY Rangers) | Logan Shaw | RW | Cape Breton Screaming Eagles Cape Breton Screaming Eagles The Cape Breton Screaming Eagles are a major junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Their home rink is Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.-Franchise history :... (QMJHL) |
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| 3 | 87 (from Washington) | Jonathan Racine | D | Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan Cataractes The Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their... (QMJHL) |
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| 3 | 91 (from Boston) | Kyle Rau | C | Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie High School is a four-year public high school located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The present high school opened in 1981 and was significantly added to in 1990, 1994 and 1997. Eden Prairie High School has been graduating students for over seventy years. The school was named a Blue... (USHS-MN Minnesota State High School League The Minnesota State High School League is a voluntary, non-profit association for the support and governance of interscholastic activities at high schools in Minnesota, United States. The association supports interscholastic athletics and fine arts programs for member schools... ) |
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| 5 | 124 | Yaroslav Kosov Yaroslav Kosov Yaroslav Kosov is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League... |
F Forward (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a forward is a player position on the ice whose primary responsibility is to score goals. Generally, the forwards try to stay in three different lanes, also known as thirds, of the ice going from goal to goal. It is not mandatory however, to stay in a lane. Staying in a lane aids in... |
Magnitogorsk 2 Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk is a professional ice hockey team based in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. They are members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League... (MHL) |
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| 6 | 154 | Edward Wittchow | D | Burnsville (USHS-MN) | |
| 7 | 184 | Iiro Pakarinen Iiro Pakarinen Iiro Pakarinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey player who currently plays for KalPa of the SM-liiga.-External links:... |
RW | KalPa KalPa The Kalevan Pallo is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Kuopio, Finland at the Niiralan monttu.-Team history:Established in 1929, the full name of the company that runs the representative team is KalPa Hockey Oy. The majority of the company is owned by NHL players Sami Kapanen and... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |