The Florida Panthers have resigned defenseman Jonathan Racine to an one-year deal, worth $660,000.
Racine, 23, was the team’s third round pick in 2011, 87th overall was extended an qualifying offer before the start of the free agency period.
Since turning pro after four seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Racine has appeared in just one game at the NHL level, all though he has played in 198 contest for the team’s American Hockey League affiliate.
Racine brings a physical depth presence to the Panthers’ organization, and not much else, having registered just 22 points in his time in the AHL.