Nosek (knee) was moved to non-roster, injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek is not expected back in the lineup until mid-December, so his designation for non-roster, injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise. With the depth forward on the shelf, the Cats signed Noah Gregor to a one-year, two-way deal to bolster the lineup. Once cleared to play, Nosek should be capable of claiming a bottom-six spot in the Panthers' lineup.

General manager Bill Zito said Wednesday that Nosek sustained a significant knee injury during the offseason and will miss several months to begin the regular season, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek inked a one-year contract to remain with the Panthers during the offseason, but he'll miss the start of the year due to his injury, which will likely lead to increased playing time for Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist. Nosek made 59 regular-season appearances during his first season in Florida last year, recording a goal, eight assists, 83 hits and 24 blocked shots while averaging a career-low 9:49 of ice time.

Nosek signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Florida on Tuesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek likely could have gotten a bump in salary if he had hit the open market, but he will stick around with the Panthers for another season. This past year, the 32-year-old winger managed just nine points in 59 regular-season tilts but was a wrecking ball in the postseason, delivering 44 hits in 16 playoff games. He'll continue to fill a bottom-six role for the team heading into 2025-26.

Nosek collected two assists Tuesday in the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

EDGE Analysis

After helping to set up what proved to be the game-winner by A.J. Greer early in the second period, Nosek fed Eetu Luostarinen from behind the net late in the third for Florida's final tally of the night. It was Nosek's first multi-point performance since Jan. 21, and after sitting out the Panthers' first eight playoff games, the veteran checking-line forward has chipped in three assists in six postseason contests.

Nosek (rest) will be available for Game 1 of Florida's first-round series in the playoffs, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek dealt with an illness late in the season, and he was out for rest purposes during Tuesday's regular-season finale against Tampa Bay. However, head coach Paul Maurice said Thursday that Nosek should be able to suit up to begin the playoffs. Nosek made 59 regular-season appearances this year and recorded a goal, eight assists, 83 hits and 24 blocked shots while averaging 9:49 of ice time.

Nosek (rest) won't play Tuesday versus the Lightning, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek returned from an illness Monday versus the Rangers. The Panthers have nothing to play for Tuesday, so they'll allow him to rest up again ahead of the playoffs. The 32-year-old will compete for bottom-six minutes during the postseason, though he's not a lock for the lineup.

Nosek (illness) was working with the main group during Monday's morning skate, Colby Guy of The Palm Beach Post reports, indicating that he'll be back in action for the Panthers' home game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek was unavailable for Saturday's game against Buffalo, but he should be back in action following a one-game absence. The 32-year-old has made five appearances this month, recording no points and racking up 18 hits while averaging 11:42 of ice time.

Nosek (illness) won't play Saturday against Buffalo, Colby Guy of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek will miss at least one game as he recovers from an illness. The veteran forward has been stuck in a 20-game point drought and has one goal and nine points in 58 appearances this season. He'll look to return Monday when the Panthers host the Rangers.

Nosek's point drought is up to 20 games after he was held scoreless in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Spring hasn't brought any heat to Nosek's scoring. During the drought, he has just 16 shots on net and a minus-2 rating, though he has doled out 40 hits. The 32-year-old is in a bottom-six role when he plays, and he was scratched nine straight times between March 13 and April 1. Sam Bennett's (upper body) absence will likely keep Nosek in the lineup for the rest of the regular season, but he could get pinched out in the postseason. He has managed a mere nine points with 45 shots on net and 81 hits over 58 appearances.

Nosek's point drought reached 12 games in Monday's 2-1 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Nosek hasn't added much else during his slump -- he has 20 hits, eight shots on net, four PIM and a minus-1 rating in that span. The 32-year-old is filling a bottom-six role currently. He's been limited to nine points, 37 shots on net, 61 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating across 50 appearances in his first year with the Panthers.