Dmitry Kulikov Signs With Florida Panthers

Dmitry Kulikov and the Florida Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $1 million annually. Kulikov was originally drafted in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft 14th overall by the Panthers, this becomes a nice reunion for the team and the player. Bill Zito was looking for a big and mobile defenseman, and now he’s got that.

Dmitry Kulikov Stats

Kulikov, a former Winnipeg Jets defenseman, most recently spent time split between the Anaheim Ducks (61 games) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (6 games). Kulikov, with his experience as a former Florida Panther and veteran presence, will be a great depth addition for the Panthers as they look to make a move for another Stanley Cup Final.

Dmitry Kulikov will be an unrestricted free agent once his contract expires at the end of the 2023-24 season.


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Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

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