Charlotte Checkers sign Kasper Lundell to one-year AHL contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Charlotte Checkers announced the signing of forward Kasper Lundell to a one-year, two-way AHL contract on July 28. The 22-year-old Finnish player joins the team from HIFK in Liiga, where he spent the past three seasons. Lundell, the younger brother of Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell, aims to establish his own career in the Panthers' organization. With a total of 101 games in Liiga, he has recorded 16 goals and 26 points. He has the opportunity to join his brother at the Panthers' training camp.
- •Kasper Lundell, 22, signs with Charlotte Checkers from HIFK.
- •Younger brother of Florida Panthers' Anton Lundell.
- •Played 101 games in Liiga, scoring 16 goals.
- •Joins training camp with potential call-ups to AHL.
- •Family legacy continues with both Lundell brothers in South Florida.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Charlotte Checkers Sign Younger Brother Of Florida Panthers' Anton Lundell To One-Year Contract
"The Lundell family legacy expands in South Florida as forward Kasper arrives from HIFK. The 22-year-old Finnish prospect looks to carve his own path within the Panthers' organization after signing with AHL Charlotte.
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