Florida Panthers beat deadline, sign D Dmitry Kulikov

by Donny Rivette on Sep 29, 2009 6:55 PM EDT Comment 1 comment

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

by milhouse on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions

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