Florida Panthers franchise icon Roberto Luongo is joining the organization's front office as an advisor to general manager Dale Tallon, The Athletic's George Richards reports.
Luongo retired this offseason after spending 19 seasons in the NHL, including 11 with the Panthers. The 40-year-old is Florida's all-time leader in wins, saves, shutouts, and minutes.
Tallon was the executive responsible for bringing Luongo back to Sunrise for his second stint with the Panthers.
Florida's hockey operations department features other familiar names such as Chris Pronger, Bryan McCabe, and Peter Mahovlich.
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