Dmitry Kulikov signed a four-year contract to stay with the Panthers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The 33-year-old defenseman was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. He had 20 points (one goal, 19 assists) in 76 regular-season games last season and two assists in 24 playoff games to help the Panthers win the Cup.
“Dmitry’s stout defensive play and strong physicality were crucial to winning our first Stanley Cup,” Panthers general manager Bill Zito said. “We are excited that he will be a Florida Panther for years to come.”
Selected by Florida in the first round (No. 14) of the 2009 NHL Draft, Kulikov has 234 points (46 goals, 188 assists) in 948 regular-season games for the Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres and 10 points (one goal, nine assists) in 53 playoff games.
Tomas Nosek signed a one-year contract as a UFA. The 31-year-old forward had six points (two goals, four assists) in 36 games for the New Jersey Devils last season.
“Tomas is an experienced veteran forward who plays a strong two-way game,” Zito said. “We are looking forward to him joining our club for the upcoming campaign.”
A.J. Greer joined the Panthers on a two-year contract as a UFA. The 27-year-old forward had 12 points (six goals, six assists) for the Calgary Flames last season.
“A.J. is an effective forward whose utilizes his size and strength at both ends of the ice,” Zito said. “We are excited to welcome him to South Florida.”
Forward Rasmus Asplund signed a one-year, two-way contract.
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