The Florida Panthers didn't extend a qualifying offer to Peter Mueller but would still like to re-sign the winger. GM Dale Tallon said the team didn't qualify Mueller because they are fearful of him taking them to arbitration. Tallon said the two sides will continue to negotiate, although Mueller will become an unrestricted free agent Friday. Mueller had eight goals and 17 points in 43 games this season.

It isn't clear if Peter Mueller will get a qualifying offer from the Florida Panthers. He could still return to the team if he doesn't get one, but in that situation he would be eligible to listen to other offers via unrestricted free agency. Mueller posted eight goals and 17 points in 43 games for Florida in 2013.

Peter Mueller has been nominated for the 2013 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. Mueller missed the 2010-11 campaign and and was limited to 32 contests last season due to concussion problems. However, he's bounced back in 2013 with eight goals and 17 points in 42 contests.

Peter Mueller is expected to be available to play Tuesday against the New York Rangers. He was back at practice on Monday after missing four games to be his wife and their newborn son. Mueller hasn't enjoyed the rebound season he was hoping for in 2013, with eight goals and 17 points in 40 games with the Panthers.

As expected, Peter Mueller missed his fourth straight game on Sunday. Mueller skipped the Panthers road trip to be with his wife, who gave birth to their son. He might play on Tuesday when the Panthers return home.

Peter Mueller didn't play on Saturday and isn't expected to play on Sunday. Mueller skipped the Panthers' road trip because his wife gave birth to his son. If he misses Sunday's game, he will have been absent for four contests as a result.

Peter Mueller remains in Florida with his expecting wife and did not play Thursday night against the Rangers. The Panthers will stay in the New York City area ahead of Saturday's game against the Devils. He could come north at any time, but his fantasy value is low enough that his absence shouldn't really affect most formats.

Peter Mueller will not play Tuesday night in order to be with his wife, who is expecting the birth of their child. Mueller left the team briefly last week to attend to his wife, who was thought to be on the verge of having their child at the time. If necessary, get him out of your lineups for tonight. Hopefully, we'll know more about his status Wednesday.

Peter Mueller will be back in the Panthers' lineup Saturday after leaving the team for the birth of his child. If you need Mueller, he is safe to activate.

Florida GM Dale Tallon is confident that he will be able to re-sign Peter Mueller after this season. Mueller agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Panthers last summer. He has notched seven goals and 16 points in 37 games so far.