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Placed on waivers Kiersted was waived by Florida on Saturday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Impact Kiersted collected four goals, 15 points and 53 PIM in 57 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. The 26-year-old defenseman didn't log any games at the NHL level last season and might spend all of the upcoming campaign in the minors as well.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way deal Kiersted signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Friday.

Impact Kiersted had four goals, 15 points and 53 PIM in 57 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte in 2023-24. The 26-year-old also has two goals and six points across 37 career NHL outings.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers Friday The Panthers have put Kiersted on waivers Friday.

Impact Kiersted had a goal and three assists in 20 NHL games last season. The 25-year-old defenseman chipped in with five goals and 21 points in 49 AHL games in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken's Joey Daccord and Panthers' Matt Kiersted go from Charlotte teammates to opponents The Kraken and Panthers share their AHL team this season, which can lead to some interesting matchups in the NHL.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Debut on tap Kierstad will be promoted to the active roster to make his NHL debut in Saturday's game versus the Blue Jackets, George Richards of Panthers Press Box reports.

Impact Kierstad signed with the Panthers after a four-year career at the University of North Dakota. Over his final two seasons with the program, Kierstad recorded nine goals and 51 points across 62 games. The 22-year-old likely will skate on the third defensive pairing.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins taxi squad Kiersted has been added to Florida's taxi squad, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Impact Kiersted just signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the Panthers on Thursday. The 22-year-old blueliner is expected to begin practicing with the big club sometime next week.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE