Panthers fire assistant GM Santos

#FlaPanthers have relieved assistant GM Mike Santos of his duties effective immediately. Dale Tallon wants to go in 'different direction'

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 25, 2025

With Dale Tallon scouting, former AGM Mike Santos was with #FlaPanthers during recent west coast trip. Told about job Tuesday morning.

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 25, 2025

Dale Tallon brought AGM Mike Santos in for second tour w/ #FlaPanthers in 2010. Had been hockey ops/counsel w/ FLA and DHOps w/ Preds

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 25, 2025

Mike Dixon/Eric Joyce will take on more responsibility w/ #FlaPanthers hockey ops after AGM Mike Santos let go. Tallon said he was a 'pro'

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 25, 2025

Santos was on West Coast trip while Tallon scouted college kids. I recently inquired about Santos and was told it was Tallon's decision.

— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 25, 2025

Santos didn't agree with the Panthers bringing up young players from AHL. Felt that G Jacob Markstrom was mishandled. #FlaPanthers

— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 25, 2025

This may put interim coach Peter Horachek's status in jeopardy as he was a Santos hire from their days in Nashville. #FlaPanthers

— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 25, 2025

Dale Tallon said firing of #FlaPanthers AGM Mike Santos does ot reflect on status of interim coach Peter Horachek. MS/PH from #Preds

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 25, 2025

CHANGE AT TOP: Mike Santos To Leave Florida Panthers: TWITTER: @GeorgeRichards The Panthers front office was s... http://t.co/iY30RvbA2P

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) March 26, 2025

Panthers: Mike Santos out as assistant GM http://t.co/UIJgyIXyVv

— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) March 26, 2025