FHN Today: No Eric Staal for Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers set their initial roster on Monday evening. They will open the season with 20 players, none of whom are named Eric Staal. The team liked what Staals brought to the camp on his PTO, but they are close to a salary cap ceiling. Staalls is waiting for something to open up for him.
Paul Maurice's team has just 20 players on their roster this season. The Panthers saw all six of the players they put on waivers on Sunday clear and they were able to add Josh Mahura. Bill Zito talks about carrying 20 people to open the season and talks a little about Eric Staal.
David Pastrnak and Boston Bruins are going to keep talking about a contract extension. Eric Staal is no longer with Florida Panthers.
Eric Staal won't play for Florida Panthers. Pittsburgh Penguins' Opening Night line-up is somewhere between Stone and Bronze.
Ilya Samsonov will start against his former team, the Washington Capitals. The Montreal Canadiens are going to be young this season. The San Jose Sharks set their roster. For the New York Islanders, Mathew Barzal will be front and center. Sean Couturier could be back with the Philadelphia Flyers sometime this year.
