Panthers Sign Forward Jeff Taffe to Two-Year Deal

The Florida Panthers added some depth to their offense on Monday night by signing center Jeff Taffe to a two-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Taffe played in eight games last season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring two assists. He also appeared in 74 games for the Penguins’ AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, scoring 25 goals and 50 assists for 75 points. In 153 career NHL games with the Penguins, Phoenix Coyotes, and New York Rangers, he has 20 goals and 22 assists for 42 points. This is mainly a depth signing for the Panthers, as Taffe is nothing more than a fourth line forward. He was once tabbed to become a top-six forward, but could never play up to his potential. Still, he will bring the Panthers plenty of offensive depth.