If Panthers have rough start, look for them to deal Weiss. Pretty sure his contract expires at season's end and he becomes an unrestricted free agent. Thought it was telling that they didn't name him captain. Most teams like forwards to be captain, and he would have been obvious choice because of his longevity with club. Only other defensive captains besides Jovo are Chara, Weber, Salvador, Streit and Phaneuf. Weiss played his butt off last season and really helped get the team to the playoffs. But I agree, he's probably a third-liner, especially once the kids get called up.