Dan Ellis was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Monday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Ellis was placed on waivers by the Panthers on Monday, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

The move would seem to signal that Al Montoya has won the backup job behind Roberto Luongo, but Ellis will still remain with the Panthers for the time being. The Panthers have up to 30 days to assign him to AHL San Antonio after he clears waivers, so Ellis could stick with the big club for a little while longer as a practice player.