The Florida Panthers announced today the team has recalled forward Cole Schwindt from the Checkers. In addition, Florida has assigned forward Sam Lafferty to Charlotte.
Schwindt, 25, has posted three points (one goal, two assists) in five games with the Checkers this season. The Kitchener, ON, native has skated in 78 NHL games in his career, notching six goals and nine assists with the Panthers, Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights.
Lafferty, 31, has made five appearances with the Panthers this season. The Hollidaysburg, PA, native has played 85 AHL games with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, scoring 17 goals and recording 38 assists from 2017-18 to 2019-20.
He has skated in 383 NHL games with the Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks, registering 92 points (41 goals, 51 assists) and 196 penalty minutes.
