Cats sign Eliminator

[TimmyTabasco]

Martin Gelinas signed a two-year deal with the Florida Panthers. No financial details were made available.

Sportsnet (http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp?content=20050802_081921_6440)

[Bob burns]

Man I hope the Canucks don't face the Panthers in game seven stanley cup finals in overtime next year. Or if they do, at least get someone to take out Gelinas before the sudden death. :]

[leaferfan87]

Wow, Keenan is really looking to load up his team on veterans. It's a really smart strategy actually to ease the pressure on Weiss, Bouwmeester and Horton. Look out for Florida in a few years and maybe to an extent this year. Luongo is rock solid in the net and with some descent scoring in Jokinen, Roberts and Nieuwendyk they can be a big improvement in the tri-cities.

[monster]

Yeah, Florida's going to be good in the present and future. All these old timers could be a really good influence for some of the younger players to prepare them for when all of the vets retire. Good moves by Keenan.