Dadonov, 28, was a third round pick of the Panthers in 2007 but has been in Russia since 2012-13. Dadonov had 20 points (10G / 10A) in 55 NHL games in his first go-around in North America. In his last three seasons in the KHL, Dadonov averaged 24 goals and 29 assists and comes back to the NHL where he is expected to play a top-6 role. Panthers’ GM Dale Tallon has said he expects Dadonov to play with Aleksander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau, which makes him a huge fantasy sleeper heading into 2017-18.

Dadonov struggled to stick with the more-competitive Panthers this season, playing only 15 games. While in the AHL he scored five goals and nine points over 20 games. Expect him to get another look or two in Carolina.

Dadonov has no immediate fantasy hockey value in the minors.

Dadonov will dress for tonight's warmups but likely is a healthy scratch.

He scored two goals over 12 games in his first stint with the team. Look for him to get another crack at a scoring line.

Dadonov needs to play so expect him to get bigger minutes in San Antonio.

Dadonov stays fresh by getting back into the lineup. The sophomore has only two goals on the season.

Dadonov once again looks like the odd-man out. The Russian forward has two goals in 11 games.

After being a healthy scratch for one game, Dadonov draws back into the lineup. The sophomore has two goals through 10 games.

Dadonov replaced Versteeg in the lineup so his return could push the Russian winger out.

Dadonov gets downgraded to the fourth line after not scoring for four consecutive games. He has two goals through six to start the season but coach Kevin Dineen likely wants more from the skilled Russian.

Dadonov is scheduled to fill in for Scottie Upshall on the second line. He scored three goals and four points over nine games with the San Antonio Rampage.

Dadonov has no fantasy hockey value in the AHL.

Dadonov is an off-man out following the team's offseason shopping spree. Last season, he scored eight goals and 17 points through 36 games. Expect him to draw back into the lineup sooner rather than later.

With all the recent signings in Florida, it appears Dadonov is the odd man out. Last season he scored eight goals and 17 points through 36 games at age 21. He should rotate back into the lineup at some point this year.

The Chelyabinsk, Russia has surprised since coming to North America and could have solidified his role with the big club. Last season he managed to score eight goals and 17 points through 36 games, showing signs of a breakout campaign. While he should start the season on the third line, expect him to see valuable offensive minutes down the road.

Good to see that despite the offseason changes, Dadonov remains in the Panthers' plans. He scored 8 goals and 17 points in 36 games for the then-lowly Cats.