Josh Brown

Josh Brown didn't make much of an impact in 56 games for the Panthers last year, where he had eight points, 77 hits and 53 blocked shots. His usage was mostly limited to third-pairing minutes, and even with a change of scenery in Ottawa, it's unlikely his offense suddenly takes off. The 26-year-old defenseman will have to compete for an everyday job -- Artyom Zub and Braydon Coburn could challenge him in that regard. Even if Brown plays regularly, he's not likely to exceed 10 points with only modest offerings in the physical categories.

Brown will likely be one of the last roster cuts the Panthers make before the regular season begins. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound defender has spent the past two seasons in the AHL racking up 23 points in 138 games. What Brown has in size-advantage he lacks in puck movement ability having only one season in his career where he has scored more than 20 points. The 24-year-old should have a strong chance of making the team next season, and could make a few appearances in the NHL this year if the team goes through injury trouble.