Panthers' Aleksi Heponiemi: Signs in Switzerland

Heponiemi signed a one-year contract with EHC Biel of Switzerland's National League on Friday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.

Heponiemi appeared in 25 games over three years during his time in the NHL, scoring twice and adding four assists over that span. He spent most of his time with AHL Charlotte over the last two seasons. Heponiemi had 12 goals and 31 assists in 62 AHL games in 2022-23. The Panthers gave Heponiemi a qualifying offer in June, so they will retain his NHL rights for the time being.