Panthers add depth at defense with Whitney signing
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The Florida Panthers bolstered their defense ahead of the regular season, agreeing to terms with Ryan Whitney on a one-year contract Monday.
Whitney was released from his tryout with the St. Louis Blues last week.
The 30-year-old Boston native has totaled 50 goals and 209 assists in 474 career games with Pittsburgh, Anaheim and Edmonton. He spent the past three- plus seasons with the Oilers and posted 13 points, including four goals, in 34 games during the shortened 2013 campaign.
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Whitney was selected fifth overall by the Penguins in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
The Panthers open their season on Thursday in Dallas.