Quinton Howden has earned a roster spot with the Panthers to begin the season, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Howden has earned a roster spot with the Panthers to begin the season, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis:

Howden has 34 games of NHL experience, but spent last season exclusively with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL, having recorded a plus-14 rating, three goals and 15 assists through 33 games. Best known for his blazing speed, Howden is under a one-year, two-way contract this season, making him a candidate to shuffle about the organizational ranks.