The Florida Panthers announced today that Executive Vice President and General Manager Dale Tallon has been promoted to President of Hockey Operations, and that Associate General Manager Tom Rowe has been promoted to General Manager. Tallon will continue to oversee all aspects of hockey operations in this role including scouting, player acquisition and development.
Additionally, Eric Joyce and Steve Werier have been named Assistant General Managers. Joyce previously had served as Vice President, Assistant to the GM and GM of the Portland Pirates. Joyce will also continue to be the GM of the Panthers AHL affiliate.