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Florida Panthers beat deadline, sign D Dmitry Kulikov

Ottawa Senators' Cody Bass (58) checks Florida Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov (43) along the boards during the second period of an NHL exhibition hockey game  on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Mike Dembeck)

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4 months ago: Ottawa Senators' Cody Bass (58) checks Florida Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov (43) along the boards during the second period of an NHL exhibition hockey game on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Mike Dembeck)

 

Big news out of Helsinki early this afternoon as the Cats' first round pick (14th overall) in June finally inked an entry-level deal with Florida. According to assistant general manager Randy Sexton, negotiations began to pick up "about three weeks ago".

Leaving the boring stuff legalese out, Florida had until 5pm today in which to sign the soon-to-be 19 year-old defenseman or he would be obligated to return to his junior team in Drummondville. A previous deal with the KHL was also dismissed.

On Frozen Pond's GR has a nice video clip featuring Sexton discussing the process, while the Sun-Sentinel's Steve Gorten feels today's announcement is one more call-to-arms for the Panthers to hire Sexton as full-time GM. He really is quietly cementing his place in the club's hierarchy, without destroying the current core.

 

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I think Tanguay would hardly be a reason to hold any grudges against the guy. I think he has worked well with what he has, and hopefully put up a solid draft class. Would I liked to have seen more moves/signings? yes. But, I do understand our Franchises situation being a tough sell on a top free agent who can get the same if not better money in a potential contender or an OG6 team.

KUDOS TO BIG SEXY

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