With the NHL offseason in full swing, the Florida Panthers have made offers to teams in an effort to improve their team. While that is happening, there is a chance they might lose a solid depth forward to free agency after he posted a career-best season, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.
“A.J. Greer is very likely going to market but is still open to signing in Florida if the Panthers can find the cap space to afford him,” LeBrun wrote.
Greer netted 17 goals this season, which was a career high. There was more ice time for him because of the various injuries to Florida. Ultimately, it propelled him and gave him some agency as he tested the market. Greer made $850,000 this season and will likely want a bigger paycheck.
The Panthers hope to make some deals that will help them bounce back after missing the playoffs this season. However, it might cost them one of their tougher players. Greer has been aggressive throughout his career, and that has helped give the Cats their tough identity. That is appealing to other teams.
I know a lot of people see the Montreal Canadiens as a fit for the native of Joliette, Quebec. His physical size would be a welcome addition. But I also think the Canadiens have a lot of players on their roster and would need to move things around to consider him. So I’m not sure they’re the likeliest fit,” LeBrun added.
Time will tell what happens to Greer. For now, the Panthers will do everything they can to fit him into the cap and sign him.
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