- The Panthers announced (Twitter link) that they’ve loaned defenseman Tobias Bjornfot to AHL Charlotte. The 23-year-old got into eight games with Florida after being recalled earlier this month but with Aaron Ekblad returning yesterday, his presence was no longer needed on the roster. Bjornfot is tied for third in scoring by Checkers blueliners, notching 11 points in 27 games at the minor league level.