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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 2961666" data-attributes="member: 2012">Panthers won't sign BelfourTSN.ca Staff7/20/2006 4:48:01 PMEd Belfour's search for a new home in the NHL continues.The Florida Panthers have had a sudden change of heart and intend to put their faith in recently acquired goaltender Alex Auld.The Panthers brought Belfour, a 41 year old veteran into Sunrise, Florida yesterday for medical testing and were expected to offer him a contract.Instead Florida has rescinded its offer and have decided to go with what they have.The Panthers originally offered Belfour a one-year deal, which he ignored while trying to prove his good health to the Detroit Red Wings.When a deal didn't materialize, the Belfour camp revisited prior discussions in Florida leading to his arrival Tuesday with the understanding if he was medically cleared there was a good chance he would be signed.Sources say the negotiation is now dead, leaving Belfour open on the market to investigate what other options he may have.</blockquote>