The Florida Panthers announced today the team has recalled forward Sam Lafferty and defenseman Alex Petrovic from the Checkers.
Lafferty, 31, signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on July, 1, 2026. The Holidaysburg, PA, native has skated in 378 NHL games, recording 92 points (41 goals, 51 assists)with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres.
Petrovic, 34, agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Panthers on July 1, 2026. The Edmonton, AB, native has logged 323 NHL games, recording 60 points (seven goals, 53 assists) and 411 penalty minutes with the Panthers, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound blueliner was originally drafted by Florida in the second round (36th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
