Panthers Sign Cullimore to One-Year Contract

The Florida Panthers announced on Tuesday that they have signed defenseman Jassen Cullimore to a one-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Cullimore attended the Panthers' training camp this year on a tryout basis. Last season, Cullimore scored three goals and added 10 assists for 13 points and 38 penalty minutes in 65 games with the Florida Panthers. Cullimore was also an impressive +21 last season, a career best for him. He has played in 708 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Chicago Blackhawks, while winning a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004. Cullimore will provide plenty of veteran depth and toughness on the Panthers' blueline. With injuries to Bryan McCabe, Bryan Allen, and Cory Murphy leaving the Panther's defense a bit thin, the addition of Cullimore will help the Panthers remain a competitive team in the Southeast Division.