The Florida Panthers announced today the club has agreed to terms with goaltender Cooper Black on a two-year, two-way contract extension through the 2027-28 season.
Black, 24, appeared in 42 games with the Checkers in the 2025-26 season, sporting a record of 25-13-4 with a goals-against average of 2.47 and a save percentage of .903.
The Alpena, MI, native ranked first in wins among rookies and fourth among all AHL goaltenders. He also led rookie netminders in minutes played (2501:53).
In two seasons with the Checkers, Black is 36-18-15 with a GAA of 2.37, a save percentage of .903, and has notched four shutouts.
