Mike Matheson was reassigned to AHL Portland on Wednesday, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Matheson was reassigned to AHL Portland on Wednesday, Harvey Fialkov of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis:

Matheson picked up an assist in five playoff games with the Panthers, but will now return to AHL Portland, where spent he most of the 2015-16 season. The 22-year-old should battle for a roster spot on the blue line again next season, and his 20 points over 54 games in the minors offer some intrigue if he can manage to make his way to the man advantage.