Panthers lock up Kopecky for three years
Posted June 29, 2011 9:45 am.
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SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers convinced Tomas Kopecky not to become an unrestricted free agent by agreeing to terms on a $12-million, three-year deal Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos has learned.
The NHL team acquired his rights from Chicago on Monday for a seventh-round draft pick.
The 29-year-old forward had 42 points (15-27) in 81 games for the Blackhawks last season while earning US$1.2 million.
Florida still needs to add more than $20 million in payroll to reach the salary floor next year.
— With files from Canadian Press
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