With Dmitry Kulikov being placed on injured reserve back on Friday, the Florida Panthers had an open roster spot at their disposal. They’ve now filled that spot as they’ve recalled defenseman Tobias Bjornfot from AHL Charlotte, per the AHL’s transactions log.
The Florida Panthers announced Thursday they agreed to terms with defenseman Tobias Bjornfot to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2025-26 season.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Florida Panthers have swapped depth defensemen on the roster, assigning Tobias Bjornfot to the minor league and recalling Jaycob Megna per the AHL Transactions Log.
The Florida Panthers have recalled defenseman Tobias Bjornfot from the AHL. This move comes after Dmitry Kulikov was injured in the first period of the team’s Sunday loss to the New York Islanders, after getting wrapped up on Islanders forward Anthony Duclair.
The Florida Panthers are fighting to grab the top spot in the Atlantic Division. They sit at second in the division behind the Boston Bruins with a record of 45-19-4 and 94 points, just one point less.
The Vegas Golden Knights found a way to earn against the New York Islanders while facing a lot of adversity. Tobias Bjornfot made his Golden Knights debut, Lukas Cormier made his NHL debut, and Grigori Denisenko played in his second game with the Golden Knights.
The Vegas Golden Knights have claimed defenceman Tobias Bjornfot on waivers, snagging him from the LA Kings. The move comes a day after the Kings recalled top prospect Brandt Clarke, hoping to sneak Bjornfot, their 2019 first-round pick, through waivers.
The Vegas Golden Knights have claimed defenseman Tobias Bjornfot off of waivers from the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings placed Bjornfot, 22, on waivers on Wednesday to send him to the AHL to make room for Brandt Clarke on their roster.