The Florida Panthers have officially added forward Bokondji Imama to a one‑year, two‑way contract for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, a move that underscores the club’s intent to bolster its depth at the forward position.
Imama, a 29‑year‑old native of Montreal, Quebec, arrives after spending the previous campaign with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he appeared in two games during the 2025‑26 season.
Beyond that brief NHL stint, the forward has compiled a solid track record in the American Hockey League, logging 66 games for the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins and contributing 11 points while also suiting up for the Ontario Reign and the Tucson Roadrunners.
Across his career, Imama has suited up in 33 NHL games with the Penguins, Ottawa Senators and Arizona Coyotes, netting two goals and showing a knack for finding the net when the opportunity arises.
A veteran presence for the Panthers
His AHL résumé is even more extensive, with roughly 400 games played for the Ontario Reign, Tucson Roadrunners and Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton, during which he has accumulated 88 points, a testament to his offensive versatility.
Imama’s junior career was spent in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he spent five seasons with the Baie‑Comeau Drakkar and the Saint John Sea Dogs, scoring 123 points in 276 appearances and helping the Sea Dogs capture a QMJHL championship in 2016‑17.
The 2015 NHL Draft saw the forward selected in the sixth round by the Tampa Bay Lightning, a milestone that set the stage for his professional journey.
General manager Bill Zito praised the signing, noting that Imama’s blend of experience and work ethic fits the Panthers’ evolving roster as they look to contend in the competitive Atlantic Division.