Eetu Luostarinen Set for Defensive Depth Role to Open Panthers Season

Eetu Luostarinen anchors a vital checking line for the Florida Panthers alongside center Anton Lundell and rookie Sandis Vilmanis. Luostarinen provides critical defensive responsibility and penalty-killing value, having taken on heavy defensive zone draws last season despite missing nine games. Coach Paul Maurice expects the Finnish forward duo to continue playing a major role in shutting down opponents and driving the team's depth.