Panthers sign Brandon Pirri to PTO

The Florida Panthers will have an old face in this year's training camp.

Forward Brandon Pirri, who played 122 games with the Cats from 2014-16, will attend training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday.

Pirri's played his best hockey in the Sunshine State - he potted a career-high 22 goals in 49 games during the 2014-15 season.

A second-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2009, Pirri spent last season with the New York Rangers and struggled to find his groove, recording just 18 points in 60 games while averaging 12:17 minutes per night.

With a strong camp, it's possible Pirri could earn a spot in Florida's top-nine forward group and provide an offensive spark for a team that struggled in that department a year ago. The Panthers finished with the eighth-fewest goals in the league.