Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight appears to have recovered well from the issues that led him to follow the National Hockey League’s (NHL) special player assistance program. He says he’s ready to move on and find a career that fits his ambitions.
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For reasons he kept secret, the 22-year-old sportsman removed himself from the club’s entourage in February and was able to pursue his long epic in the playoffs. In June, Panthers general manager Bill Zito said he was in better shape and would return to action next season. Speaking to the media for the first time since his forced break on Wednesday, the concerned principal expressed his delight at breaking the ice at the organization’s development camp in Coral Springs.
“It was great to just come back here and end up somewhere familiar,” he said. I already knew a few guys, whether they were former teammates or ex-rivals. It was nice to meet them and see new faces like the trainers and other leaders. Honestly, when I think of hockey, I think of people and faces. I think that aspect is being overlooked.”
resume winning habits
Knight received special permission from the NHL to attend this camp because his seniority would not normally have allowed him to run. He wants to take the opportunity to get used to winning habits again.
“It’s important because it’s a great opportunity to play hockey. It’s also good for my game. “I want to keep working hard and improving certain aspects like skating and positioning,” he said. This cannot be repeated in a context that lacks intensity and structure. This is the first step, then there will be matches. Nothing compares to clashes.”
The 13th pick of the 2019 draft participated in 21 NHL duels in 2022-2023, their last meeting being on February 18. Before asking for help, the goalie had landed with the Panthers’ American League affiliates, the Charlotte Checkers.