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Florida Panthers Sign Luke Kunin to One-Year Deal

The veteran forward arrives as depth to compete for a fourth-line role on a cap-tight, defending champion roster.

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Apr 1, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Luke Kunin (11) controls the puck as Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) trails the play during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Overview

  • General manager Bill Zito announced the one-year contract for the 2025–26 season, and the team did not disclose financial terms.
  • Local outlet Litter Box Cats reports the deal is a one-way contract worth $775,000, a figure not confirmed by the club.
  • Kunin projects as a depth option who will battle Jonah Gadjovich, A.J. Greer, and Tomas Nosek for fourth-line and penalty-kill minutes.
  • He recorded 11 goals and 18 points over 75 games last season and went without a point in 12 appearances after a trade to Columbus.
  • Florida is projected over the cap, and reporting indicates Matthew Tkachuk’s expected LTIR eligibility could help the team open compliant.