Weegar is day-to-day with a shoulder injury, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Weegar's injury isn't believed to be serious, so he could return to action as soon as Saturday's preseason finale against the Lightning. If not, he'll have to wait for the Panthers' Oct. 6 regular-season opener against Tampa Bay to get back into the lineup.

Weegar and the Panthers settled on a one-year contract extension for the defenseman Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The value of this contract is pending, but Weegar filed for salary arbitration, so we're assuming that he received a raise compared to the $800,000 AAV on his last three-year deal. Florida's seventh-round (206th overall) draft pick from 2013 produced eight points, 108 hits and 69 blocked shots to complement a plus-5 rating over 60 games last year. Picking up consistent playing time will be key for Weegar in 2018-19.

Weegar filed for salary arbitration Thursday, according to NHLPA.com.

EDGE Analysis

Weegar reportedly was among 44 NHL players to have filed for arbitration ahead of Thursday's deadline. There's still a chance that he'll put pen to paper on a new deal before the hearings commence in Toronto on July 20.

Weegar has earned a qualifying offer fromt he Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Weegar didn't deliver much punch from a fantasy perspective in 2017-18, racking up just eight points -- a pair of goals and six assists -- along with a plus-5 rating over 60 contests. Weegar does have a history of production in the minor-league ranks, totaling 36 points in 60 contests with AHL Springfield during 2016-17. If the 24-year-old blueliner can wiggle his way on to the power-play units next season, he could be a sleeper candidate in deep fantasy drafts.

Weegar scored a goal and received seven PIM during Monday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old defenseman has now suited up for 26 of 31 second-half games for the Panthers. While Weegar has just a goal and three assists during that stretch, he entered Monday's game averaging just 14:28 per contest, so he hasn't been given much of an opportunity. He recorded a respectable 14 tallies and 22 helpers through 60 contests in the AHL this year, and Weegar was also a huge contributor for Halifax in the QMJHL, including during its Memorial Cup championship season in 2012-13.

Weegar is expected to be in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Most fantasy owners can't afford to play around with players that have staked out a second residence in the press box. Weegar missed the last three games as a healthy scratch, and the Cats claimed wins in two of those, but he'll get a chance to show coach Bob Boughner what he's been missing Tuesday. From a fantasy standpoint, it's not all that much based on Weegar's output of five points (one goal, four assists) through 37 games this season.

Weegar was a healthy scratch against the Wild on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Weegar has been scratched in half of the Panthers' previous 14 contests and is seeing limited minutes (13:01) when he does suit up. Unsurprisingly, considering his lack of opportunities, the defenseman has tallied just one goal, two helpers and 25 shots. Until he can firmly secure a spot in the lineup, the 23-year-old will offer minimal fantasy value.

Weegar recorded his first point in 14 games in Tuesday's clash with the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

After appearing in just four of the Panthers' first 13 games, Weeger has secured a regular role on the blue line, as he has been in the lineup for 13 straight outings. While being on the bench is certainly better than watching from the press box, the defenseman is logging a mere 14:31 of ice time per game -- although is getting a shot on the power play. The 23-year-old performed well in the minors last season -- 14 goals and 22 assists in 60 games -- but has yet to find that scoring touch in the NHL.

Weegar, who's been a healthy scratch all season, will make his season debut on Friday against Pittsburgh, Matthew DeFranks of the Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie blueliner will suit up in place of Ian McCoshen for the Panthers. Weegar was held scoreless in his only three NHL appearances last season, but logged 14 goals and 36 points for AHL Springfield. It remains to be seen how head coach Bob Boughner will utilize these young defensemen moving forward.

Weegar was able to secure his first NHL roster spot Saturday, freelance sports writer Harvey Fialkov reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being a steady contributor at AHL Springfield, Weegar will be one of the seven-dressed defenseman in Florida's opening night roster. The 23-year-old has shown offensive upside posting 60 points over 112 games in the minors over the last two seasons, but it's unsure how much playing time he'll receive from coach Bob Boughner. However, Weegar did suffer an undisclosed injury and missed Monday's practice, but he's expected to be ready for Friday's tilt against Tampa Bay.