NHL

• Panthers sign Leopold, Wilson

  
  

  Sunrise, FL (Sports Network) - The Florida Panthers bolstered their defensive corps Thursday by signing both Jordan Leopold and Clay Wilson.

  Leopold, who signed a one-year contract, was acquired on the NHL Draft's second day from Calgary in a trade that sent Jay Bouwmeester to the Flames.

  The 28-year-old played in 83 regular season games last year, a season split between Colorado and Calgary, and recorded seven goals and 17 assists. In 355 games with the Avs and Flames, Leopold has 109 career points.

  "When we made the deal for Leopold last week, we did so knowing he was the kind of player and person that we wanted in our organization," said Panthers assistant general manager Randy Sexton.

  "It took some time to reach an agreement that Jordan and his family were comfortable with, but we are thrilled to have him." Wilson, a 26-year-old, signed a two-year contract after splitting last season between Atlanta and Columbus. He has played in only 14 NHL games, registering three points.

  07/02 19:06:40 ET