 Florida slumped in Hulton's second season as an assistant in 2009–10, as they slid to a 32–37–13 record, getting 77 points, and finishing in second last in the Eastern Conference, missing the post-season once again.In 2010–11, the Panthers finished in last place in the Eastern Conference, posting a record of 30–40–12, earning 72 points.On April 10, 2011, the Panthers fired Hulton when they relieved head coach Peter DeBoer of his duties.