Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Tyson Strachan is expected to claim one of the Florida Panthers final three roster spots for next season. Strachan split this past season with the Florida Panthers and the AHL San Antonio Rampage. In 50 games with the Rampage this past season Strachan collected (3-14-17) and in 15 NHL games with the Panthers Strachan collected (1-2-3). Strachan played one season in Vernon (2002-03) collecting (6-22-28) in 56 regular season games with the Vipers. Strachan was drafted by Carolina in the fifth round (137th overall) in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. Strachan signed as a free agent with the Florida Panthers back in July 2011 after playing the last four seasons with the AHL Peoria Rivermen & the NHL St. Louis Blues. 
Tyson Strachan's Player Profile:
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=72630
This is posted on the NBC Sports website:
Tyson Stachan to nab Cats' roster spot
June 30, 2012
Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
The Panthers have approximately three roster spots up for grabs next season and defenseman Tyson Strachan is expected to claim one of them.
He did a good job filling in when the Panthers lost Jason Garrison to injury last season and looks poised to be a staple on the Cats' blueline. That said, he does not have significant offensive upside nor does he contribute much in the penalty minute category. As a result, Strachan can be ignored during most drafts.
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