Goalie Michael Hutchinson signs with Panthers

Goalie Michael Hutchinson has signed a one-year contract with Florida.

Hutchinson will be asked to provide depth behind Roberto Luongo and James Reimer, and it was well-known that Florida would be looking to add another goalie in free agency. He has gone 43-39-11 in 104 NHL appearances over five seasons with the Winnipeg Jets.

Hutchinson spent most of last season with Winnipeg's AHL affiliate in Manitoba, going 17-5-4 with a 2.08 GAA.