The Florida Panthers have made some changes to the club’s front office. Tom Rowe has been named the new general manager of the team and former general manager Dale Tallon has been promoted to President of Hockey Operations. The Panthers have also named Eric Joyce and Steve Werier assistant general managers.
Tom Rowe has been with the Panthers since the 2013-14 season, when he was hired as head coach of the San Antonio Rampage, Florida’s American Hockey League affiliate team. On Jauary 1st of this year, Rowe was named associate general manager of the club, but now with his newest promotion, has taken over at GM.
Joyce was the Gm of San Antonio, whereas Werier was the vice president of legal and business affairs of the Panthers. Both men will continue to hold those positions as well as their new ones.
As for Dale Tallon, he has been a general manager since 2010, and with his latest promotion to President of Hockey Operations, will oversee all aspects of hockey operations in this role, including scouting, player acquisition and development.
“This is a great day for the organization as it ensures continuity within the hockey operations department,” Panthers owner Vincent Viola said. “I have the utmost confidence in Dale’s vision and leadership and this group’s ability to build on this year’s [Stanley Cup] Playoff appearance and make the Panthers a Stanley Cup contender for years to come.” (Via NHL.com)
“I’m looking forward to continuing to work with Tom, Eric and Steve, added newest president Dale Tallon, “Our organization took a big step forward this season and these moves made in hockey operations continue to strengthen the future of our front office.” (Via NHL.com)
The Florida Panthers had a bright 2015-2016 season, finishing the year with 47 wins and 103 points, winning the Atlantic Division. They also made the 2016 National Hockey League playoffs, where they lost to the New York Islanders in 6 games in the first round.
