2nd year net minder Adam Wilcox(32) picks up a new zip code in a goalie swap at the 2017 trade deadline.
The 6′ 189 lbs. back stop goes from draft team Tampa Bay Lightning (2011, 6th round, #178 overall) to state rival Florida Panthers.
The deal addresses needs for both clubs guarding their cage: one received youth, the other experience.
He is having a career year with Syracuse Crunch posting an 18-9-4-1 record with 1 shutout, 2.87 GAA and a .895 SV% in 34 AHL games.
The former 2015 NCAA (B1G) Champion with University Of Minnesota will likely report straight to affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds and split goal duties.
He was also on a 2012 Clark Cup winner with Tri-City Storm of the USHL.
The 24-year old is at the end of his 2-year entry level deal and set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the current calendar but you have to think he’s an easy extension for his new club.