A veteran right-winger has joined the Panthers after clearing waivers, securing a two-way contract that balances NHL and minor-league earnings. The deal includes a league-minimum salary if he makes the active roster, along with a guaranteed minor-league figure, reflecting the team’s flexibility in roster planning. Bastian’s move comes as part of a broader waiver sweep, where multiple players were exposed to potential claim opportunities. Fans and analysts will watch to see how his experience fits into the team’s depth chart for the season ahead.

The Panthers announced that they have signed right-winger Nathan Bastian to a two-way deal for the upcoming season. Bastian will earn the league-minimum $850K salary if on the NHL roster and a $525K minor-league salary with a $575K guarantee, per PuckPedia. Bastian was one of the dozens of players placed on waivers today, so he likely won’t […]