Steve Gordon of the Sun-Sentinel: The Florida Panthers will have a press conference tomorrow morning at 11 AM to name Dale Tallon as the teams new general manager. Tallon will replace Randy Sexton, who will remain with the club in some capacity.
Tallon is the former GM of the Chicago Blackhawks, who played a big role in building the club that is playing in the conference finals. Tallon was with the Blackhawks for 33 years, and was the GM from 2005 to July 2009.
In a statement released by the Panthers, Tallon stated …
“It is with great pleasure and excitement that I join the Florida Panthers. I would like to thank Managing Partners Cliff Viner and Stu Siegel, Alternate Governor Bill Torrey and President/COO Michael Yormark for giving me the opportunity to put my mark on this franchise. I look forward to getting to work and will immediately evaluate our club’s framework, as we diligently prepare for the upcoming draft and free agency signing period.”