According to David Pagnotta of The Athletic, the Florida Panthers have released goaltender Scott Darling from his PTO. Pagnotta also added that the New Jersey Devils could be an option for Darling given the news on Friday that Corey Crawford is taking an indefinite personal leave of absence.
Darling, 32, was drafted in the sixth round, 153rd overall by the Phoenix (Arizona) Coyotes in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He's spent parts of five seasons in the NHL playing for the Chicago Blackhawks, and Carolina Hurricanes.
In 126 career games, Darling has a record of 54 wins, 42 losses, 18 overtime/shootout losses, a 2.72 G.A.A., a .908 save percentage, and 4 shutouts. He won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Blackhawks during the 2014-15 season. His only 5 playoff appearances came during Chicago's run to the Stanley Cup. In those 5 games, Darling had 3 wins, and 1 loss.
Internationally, Darling has represented the United States on one occasion, the 2018 IIHF World Hockey Championships. In 2 games, he had a record of 1 win, 0 losses, a 2.25 G.A.A., and an .870 save percentage as the United States went on to win the bronze medal by defeating Canada in the Third Place Game.
Hearing the Florida Panthers have released G Scott Darling from his PTO. Perhaps a backup option for the Devils to explore, given today's news on Crawford.— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) January 8, 2021
