Miami - The Panthers today announced they have cut Brad Norton from their team. All indications are that Norton left on good terms according to a team official speaking on the condition of anonymity. "Norton was called into the front office by the owner, and there was no yelling heard coming from the his office. So the meeting must have gone all right."
Some fans standing in line for tickets to the Panthers Sunrise Series Scrimmages, said they heard the sound of breaking glass and some very loud yelling coming from the direction of the locker room. These unconfirmed reports are academic now though, as Norton and GM Jacques Martin held a press conference before the morning skate. Norton said he was considering retirement, but that he hadn't made up his mind just yet. "It is possible that I will get a shot at some playing time somewhere this year," Norton said.
The Panthers training camp will consist of 34 players – 22 forwards, 10 defensemen and two goaltenders. Florida will play four preseason games, with the first on the road Sept. 23 vs. Calgary in Saskatoon, 9 p.m. Florida will return home for two preseason games on Sept. 25 vs. Ottawa, 12:00 p.m. and Sept. 26 vs. Minnesota, 7:30 p.m. The final preseason game will be Sept. 28 at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.
The Panthers will practice in two different groups for the first 10 days of camp. The training camp roster is attached to this release, and the Training Camp schedule is listed below. Please note that the times on the schedule are always subject to change.
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