Casey Fitzgerald News: Back in Florida

Published on July 1, 2026

Fitzgerald signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Fitzgerald's last four NHL games came with the Panthers in 2022-23. He spent 2025-26 with AHL Hartford, racking up 23 points and 85 PIM in 71 regular-season games. The 29-year-old blueliner will probably spend most or all of 2026-27 in the AHL with Charlotte.