Lee Stempniak is a low-risk, low-cost third-line option for Panthers

Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports33-year-old could be a bargain for Cats team that needs to watch its cap situation

Last year, the veteran winger produced the second-best season (51 points) of his career while splitting time with the New Jersey Devils (6 games) and Boston Bruins (19 games).

Stempniak's 19 goals were the second-most he's ever scored and his 32 assists were a career-high. Not bad for a 33-year-old journeyman who has now played for nine different clubs.

2015-16 was the third season in a row that Stempniak played for two different teams. The last time he spent a full season in one place was in 2012-13 with the Calgary Flames. That lockout-shortened campaign was the only year on his…