Panthers Waiver Kunin - Depth Gamble Fails

The Panthers place gritty forward Luke Kunin on waivers after a free-agent signing that never clicked, leaving the 28-year-old former first-rounder with just four points in 44 games. Florida's injury crunch demanded depth, but Kunin's bottom-six role couldn't deliver the spark they needed from their reigning champs. With his $775,000 deal expiring this summer and the trade deadline looming, every contender scans the wire for a claim that could swing a playoff push.