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The Florida Panthers added a veteran forward ahead of the 2018-19 season

The Florida Panthers announced Monday they have signed forward Troy Brouwer to a one-year contract.

“Troy is a skilled veteran forward with championship experience,” Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said in a release. “He adds depth to our forward group and his leadership will help our developing young core take the next step this season.”

Brouwer, 33, was originally a seventh-round pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2004 NHL Draft and has been in the league full time since the 2008-09 season. In 238 career games, Brouwer has recorded 169 goals and 172 assists. After his time in Chicago came to an end in 2011, Brouwer had stints with Washington (2011-2015), St.