Panthers Bring Back Hovorka on One-Year Deal

Florida is keeping Mikulas Hovorka around for at least one more season, inking the forward to a one-year contract that keeps him in the organization's plans. The move signals the Panthers' confidence in Hovorka's ability to contribute at either the NHL or AHL level, depending on where the roster needs him most. This kind of depth signing often flies under the radar in July, but it's exactly the type of organizational flexibility that separates contenders from pretenders come playoff time.