Cory Stillman signs with Panthers

From TSN:

Florida signs UFA forward Cory Stillman to a 3 year deal worth $10.6-million.

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Why would the Panthers sign a veteran like Stillman? This team needs to completely rebuild from the ground up. They are a long way from competing for the Cup and a player like Stillman doesn’t really make sense for them. Unless the goal is to get to the minimum cap level, I don’t get this move.