Spencer Knight has been in contact with the Florida Panthers, and the team is working under the premise that the goaltender will be back with the Panthers this fall.

Knight entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February and was not with Florida for the remainder of the season, including the team's run to the Stanley Cup Final.

"He's doing well, and we expect him back in the fold in the fall," Panthers general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday.