The Florida Panthers are hoping to add a scoring forward this offseason, but it appears they've already lost out on one of the best free agents available.

The team is reportedly out of the running to sign the soon-to-be-former New York Islanders winger, sources told George Richards of the Miami Herald. When asked if the team would make a big splash in free agency, Richards said the team had "two forwards in the works."

The Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues, and Detroit Red Wings are among the teams reported to have interest in the 28-year-old's services. Last season, he recorded 22 goals and 42 assists in 64 games.

So far this offseason, the Panthers have worked to shore up their defense corps by signing Keith Yandle and Aaron Ekblad to long-term contracts, and trading Dmitry Kulikov to the Buffalo Sabres for Mark Pysyk.

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