Panthers' Spencer Knight returns to ice for first time since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program

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Florida Panthers goalie Spencer Knight went to a Blink-182 concert, made some sushi with teammates and got to see some familiar faces and meet new people as well.

Sounds like vacation — but they were also big steps toward getting him back to the NHL.

Knight has been on the ice this week at a development camp with the Panthers, the first time he's been around the team since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February. He was not with the Panthers for the remainder of the season, including their run to the Stanley Cup Final. The development camp has both on- and off-ice events, including the concert this week at the team's home arena and other team-building events.

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Spencer Knight #30 of the Florida Panthers tends goal against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on January 8, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.  (Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

"I honestly approach it like it's just a great opportunity to play hockey," Knight said. "I think any opportunity to play hockey is a great opportunity. But I think honestly in terms of my game, I think it is, too. You've got to come in and just work hard."

Knight has not addressed his reasons for entering the program. The Panthers revealed last month that they had been in contact with Knight and they believe he'll be with the team when training camp starts in the fall — though that doesn't necessarily guarantee he'll immediately be back in the NHL.

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Spencer Knight #30 of the Florida Panthers in action against the Florida Panthers at the Enterprise