Mike Weaver scored his first goal in over two years but the Panthers came up short in their 3-1 loss to the Penguins on Friday night. In fact, it was Weaver's first goal in 132 games. Even with seven points this season, Weaver is nothing but a stay-at-home defenseman and has zero fantasy appeal. Brian Campbell had the assist. He has nine points on the season.

Mike Weaver is projected to return from concussion-like symptoms on Monday against Ottawa. Weaver said he's "excited to jump back in there." Florida killed all six Carolina power plays on Saturday in their opener, but he should return there as he was valued penalty killer last season .

Mike Weaver (concussion) took part in Monday's practice. Weaver sustained the concussion on Wednesday, but fortunately he hasn't been experiencing symptoms for days. As a result, he might even be able to return on Monday.

Mike Weaver hasn't been experiencing concussion symptoms for days. Weaver sustained the injury on Wednesday and missed Saturday's contest as a result. However, Weaver downplayed his absence in the season opener. "It's just protocol," Weaver said. "I'm hoping to play [Monday night]." Panthers coach Kevin Dineen is "very optimistic" about Weaver's chances of playing Monday.

Mike Weaver is dealing with concussion symptoms. Weaver has still been skating, but this is obviously very concerning news. He is out Saturday and should be considered day-to-day beyond that point.

Mike Weaver sustained an injury during Wednesday's scrimmage that may sideline him for the start of the season. "He's a question mark on the very short-term," coach Kevin Dineen said. The Panthers are likely to keep Alex Petrovic and possibly Michael Caruso, who was placed on waivers Thursday, on the roster to start the year.

Panthers players are doing their best to fill up their down time during the lockout. Many have been working out/skating together and have used the extra time off to spend time with their family, and on Wednesday went with their kids trick-or-treating for Halloween. Still, though, while many remain hopeful there will be a season, in the end they all acknowledge this lost time isn't good for the product. "I enjoy the family time,'' defenseman Mike Weaver said. "But the NHL needs to realize how much this is hurting the game and the bad taste it's leaving in people's mouths. Out of sight, out of mind.''

Mike Weaver's first goal of the year came in Game 3 of Florida's first-round series against New Jersey in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He has one marker in three games versus the Devils after failing to score in all 82 regular season contests, while contributing 16 assists. Weaver's goal tied the game at 3-3 after the Panthers had fallen behind 3-0 before the first period hit the halfway mark.

Mike Weaver has agreed to a two-year extension with the Florida Panthers. The terms of the deal are not yet known, but we wouldn't be surprised if Weaver got a raise from the $900,000 he's scheduled to make this season. The deal means that the Panthers have Weaver, Brian Campbell, Ed Jovanovski, and Mike Weaver all under contract through at least the 2013-14 campaign. In addition to that Dmitri Kulikov and Keaton Ellerby are both scheduled to be restricted free agents this summer. The Panthers still have plenty of cap space, so they should have no trouble locking up their RFAs.

Mike Weaver leads the Florida Panthers in blocked shots with 61. The Panthers are having a big year as they stand on top of the Southeast Division standings and are third overall in the East. One reason for that is the ability to block shots getting through and Weaver has been the Panthers best. "You don't think about getting hurt,'' Weaver said. "That's what we get paid to do, block shots, sacrifice your body out there. Some job responsibilities of a secretary are tough. They get paper cuts. We get bumps, bruises and broken bones." Weaver has only nine assists with a minus-one rating so unless blocked shots are a category you use, he has no fantasy value.