PANTHERS-THRASHERS SWAP AHLers

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Kamil Piros from the Atlanta Thrashers for defenseman Kyle Rossiter.

What does it give the Atlanta Thrashers
In Rossiter, the Thrashers land a serviceable blueliner that could win a job as the No. 6 or 7 defenseman next season.

What does it give the Florida Panthers
The Cats add another European forward prospect to the ranks, though Piros is more likely to spend most of his time down on the farm for the rest of the season. He may head to training camp wiht a shot at an NHL job next season but is also a candidate to return to Europe in 2004-05.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Florida Panthers

Kamil Piros C/W

Atlanta Thrashers

Kyle Rossiter D