Dale Tallon named Panthers general manager

Dale Tallon has been named general manager of the Florida Panthers in place of Tom Rowe, who will no longer serve as coach, the Panthers announced Monday.

Tallon, who was Panthers GM from 2010-16, also will retain his title as president of hockey operations.

"We have the talent to get back on track in a hurry," Tallon said in a statement. "This was a difficult year for us, but I think we learned some tough lessons about what it takes to win consistently in the NHL. With a few tweaks to our roster and the right leadership, I'm confident we can get back to contending for the Stanley Cup next season."

Rowe will remain with the Panthers as a special adviser to Tallon.

"I am confident that we have the necessary talent throughout our organization to win the Stanley Cup," Panthers Chairman and Governor Vincent Viola said. "Dale will continue to be our principle leader as we pursue this single goal."

Rowe had replaced Tallon as GM on May 16. He took over as coach after Gerard Gallant was fired Nov. 28. Rowe went 24-27-10 in 61 games, and the Panthers finished 14 points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference.