Panthers sign goaltender Philippe Desrosiers to one-year contract

Colorado Avalanche winger Ben Smith takes a shot against goalie Philippe Desrosiers. (Jack Dempsey/AP)

The Florida Panthers have signed goaltender Philippe Desrosiers to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Desrosiers, 23, played 23 games with the AHL’s Texas Stars last season, earning an 8-11-1 record, a .910 save percentage, one shutout and a 2.54 goals-against average.

He also appeared in six regular season games with the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads last season, posting a 2-3-1 record.

In total, Desrosiers has appeared in 43 career AHL games, owning a 17-18-1 record, .909 save percentage, two shutouts and a 2.59 goals-against average.

The Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., native was originally selected by the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft, 54th overall.

July 3, 2019

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Philippe Desrosiers

SIGNED BY
Florida Panthers
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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