Top 250 Prospects; NHL Draft Rankings; Organizational Rankings; Prospect Rankings; Forum. The Point Share metric measures a player’s value to his team by taking into account the number points in the standings that a player’s offense and defense contributed. He is committed to the University of Denver (WCHA) for the 2020-21 season. With Canada he won a Silver Medal at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge and was named tournament MVP after posting 2.86 goals against average and .917 save percentage over six games. Of the team’s top 30 prospects, only three defensemen show NHL potential. The first selection of the Bill Zito era is in. Team Needs: C, D, C, D, LW, RW. Along with scori… Left Wing. They’ve all stood at least 6-foot-1 and weighed between 185-220 lbs. align-content: flex-start; On Tuesday, he left Florida’s scrimmage early and Quenneville said his status for Wednesday’s practice in Coral Springs will be determined. 10 pick in 2017 NHL Draft. The first round […] Over 12 United States Hockey League (USHL) games with the USNTDP, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound native of Elizabeth, Colo., posted nine points (3-6-9). Second round 2019 Draft pick D Ilya Kolyachonok is likely three seasons away from an NHL call-up, and D Max Gildon signed with the Panthers in early March 2020 to forego his senior year at the University of New Hampshire. It has been helpful to get to know the guys, the staff. “I cannot control what I can’t control,’’ Keeper said of playing time moving forward. Copyright © 1999-2020 Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Ltd and the National Hockey League. Left. gap: 2vh 1vw; padding: 5px 10px; Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. The Florida Panthers have selected forward Anton Lundell with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.. LD LD LD LD . Florida fans should hope that Jake Sanderson falls to them, but any of the five offers NHL talent as at least a future top-four defenseman. Photo Credits: Michael Benning - Target Photography. Let’s see what happens.”. The Florida Panthers have selected forward Anton Lundell with the 12th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. The first option is to rebuild and retool for the future. border-color: #c3e6cb; padding: clamp(5px, 1vw, 20px); } grid-template-rows: auto; margin: 10px 20px; He also earned a Bronze Medal with Sweden at the 2018 World U17 Hockey Challenge, scoring one goal in six games. FloridaPanthers.com is the official Web site of the Florida Panthers. For more information about Cookies and how to adjust them, please see our. The 6-foot, 184-pound native of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, was named CCHL MVP, CCHL Top Prospect and was named the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top Goaltender and Top Rookie. background-color: #d1ecf1; “I took it as one last-chance, I guess, not to mess up again. Wheeler’s 2020 NHL prospect pool rankings: No. In 2018-19, Lundell recorded 9 goals and 19 points in 38 games with HIFK and appeared in three games with HIFK in the Champions Hockey League. By Chris Haddad May 5th, 2020 The Florida Panthers have a young, solid nucleus around which to build a good on-ice product that includes centre (C) Jonathan Huberdeau, C Aleksander Barkov… He notched three points (1-2-3) in six games with Canada Red at the 2018 World U17 Hockey Challenge. #dpp .rightDef { text-align: center; " . June 2, 2002. } A minutes-eater, Schneider is a hybrid of the traditional stay-at-home defenseman who can initiate outlet passes and trail transition plays. The Panthers are on the cusp of perennially challenging for the NHL postseason. Shoots. This is not a normal training camp, not by any means. The native of Pembroke Pines, whose parents took him to his first Panthers game at Miami Arena when he was just 27 days old, is trying to crack through a deep defensive roster which now includes Keeper on the depth chart. These Cookies are necessary for the performance of the Services and may not be removed. We are thrilled to have selected Anton and are excited for his future.”. No. .alert-warning { I recommend Forbes’ in-depth write-up on Sanderson. I expect the Panthers to draft the best defenseman available in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Obviously they have those guys there but I think I am having a good camp so far. “I’m coming off what I thought was a good year for myself and for my team in Springfield. border-color: #ffeeba; The 5-foot-9, 177-pound native of Sherwood Park, Alberta, appeared in four games with Canada West U19 at the World Junior A Challenge, posting one assist. text-align: center; All Rights Reserved. background-color: var(--primary_color-7a); Benning, 18, appeared in 54 games with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL), producing 75 points (12-63-75). He has an innate skill for body positioning and clogging passing lanes, but he needs to cut down on mistakes with and without the puck. He is committed to Northeastern University (Hockey East) for the 2020-21 season. color: var(--nav_typography-color); [Florida Hockey Now] […], […] He mentioned, it wouldn't be exhausting for Chase Priskey to comprehend a dream. SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers selected eight players during day two of the 2020 National Hockey League Draft. The draft will be held online this year (it was originally scheduled to be held at Montreal’s Bell Center in June) and the Panthers have a bunch of picks. Extremely excited to join the @FlaPanthers and return to my hometown. } grid-area: CN; #dpp .goalie { color: #721c24; I think it has been great. A season prior, Sourdif led all Giants rookies with 23 goals, making him just the third Giant ever to surpass 20 goals during their 16-year-old season. } The 6-foot-2, 205-pound wing was drafted by the Panthers for his pure goal-scoring ability, and, after averaging nearly 35 goals and 75 points the past two seasons in the OHL, he appears ready to earn a full-time spot in the Panthers lineupthis season. Quenneville has been giving his young players a window of opportunity during this camp although the main objective here is getting his Florida Panthers ready for a playoff tournament. You can find the complete ranking and more information on the criteria here, as we count down daily from No. “Right off the hop, I dug myself into a hole,” Keeper said. Florida Panthers /. . color: #1b1e21; } When you come here, you have to be a sponge and take it all in.”, Said Luostarinen: “I’m the new guy here and everyone has been real nice. } #dpp .teamContainer .position > .title { He’s a strong 1st-round talent in a weak defenseman class with a good shot at making the NHL. "; background-color: var(--primary_color); grid-template-areas: The 6-foot-1, 185-pound native of Leksand, Sweden also played 11 games for Leksands IF men's team in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), registering two assists. Would love your thoughts, please comment. It has been fun.”, Subscribe now for daily coverage of the Florida Panthers from George Richards. But, unlike a usual training camp, there are no cuts, either. Take a Virtual Tour and learn how you can join Panthers Territory today. } The Panthers have an exhibition game July 29 in Toronto against the Tampa Bay Lightning in what will be the team’s first game-like atmosphere since they won in St. Louis back on March 9. “I came here to work hard every day and keep learning. grid-area: LW; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(23, 162, 184, 0.5); color: #0c5460; border-color: #b8daff; I am working hard every day and trying to do my best. .alert-primary { border-color: #bee5eb; background-color: #fefefe; eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'thehockeywriters_com-box-3','ezslot_10',652,'0','0'])); Priskie signed a free agent deal with the Carolina Hurricanes last summer out of Quinnipiac and was part of Florida’s four-player return in the Vincent Trocheck deal in February. #dpp .teamContainer { 2020-2021 Roster Past Rosters 2020-2021 2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017 2015-2016 2014-2015 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006 2003-2004 2002-2003 2001-2002 2000-2001 1999-2000 1998-1999 1997-1998 1996-1997 1995-1996 1994-1995 1993-1994 background-color: #e2e3e5; The 5-foot-11, 173-pound native of Richmond, British Columbia, ranked second on Vancouver in goals and points, while leading his club in plus/minus (+30) and game-winning goals (6). It’s crazy how some things come full circle in life. Keeper seems to be making the most of this training camp after admittedly not showing up to his first pro camp with the Panthers in the best of shape. Heineman, 18, appeared in 29 games with Leksands IF J20 of Sweden's top junior league, the J20 SuperElit, producing 41 points (26-15-41). The top-scoring defenseman on his WHL team this season, the 18-year old Guhle projects as a top-four NHL blueliner. In January he suited up in the 2020 CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, and recorded an assist for Team Red. .alert-success { } .alert-danger { Frozen Tools and DobberProspects launched in 2008, helping to form the nucleus of the Dobber Sports Network: dedicated to helping you win your fantasy hockey leagues. The Panthers selected nine players in total over the two days, Florida selected forward Anton Lundell in the first round (12th overall) during Day 1 of the NHL Draft. } border: 1px solid transparent; By Chris Haddad May 5th, 2020. Fortunately, they can improve this glaring weakness in this season’s NHL Entry Draft. Jérémie Poirier. The Panthers need defensive help. } After the Dale Tallon era of poor drafting, the Florida Panthers can be happy with the best player available strategy in 2020. Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2020 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--nav_typography-color); eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_7',657,'0','0']));Table 2. .alert-secondary { His cousin Brandon Benning is a scout for the Canucks and his grandfather Elmer Benning was a former scout of the Montreal Canadiens. He earned a Gold Medal with Finland at the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship, producing four points (1G/3A) in seven games. / @GeorgeRichards. Though not a deep class of defenders, there are several players available when the Panthers draft with the 14th-overall pick who will develop into strong NHL blue-liners. } The organization also has the cap space to keep one of their two impending unrestricted free agents (UFA) Mike Hoffman or Evgenii Dadonov. "Our organization has added speed, skill, physicality and compete to our prospect pool and we look forward to their development and future with the Panthers.". grid-area: LD; Luostarinen played in eight games with the Hurricanes earlier this season. As much as Quenneville would like to see what Florida’s prospects have to offer, he cannot give them the kind of playing time they fully need as he prepares his team’s veterans for what is next. flex-wrap: wrap; He and Mike Matheson (UFA in 2027) would have time together to develop a solid lockdown game. } Matheson is signed through the 2025.26 season and his contract carries an average annual value of $4.875 million. However, they have a dearth of defensive talent through all levels of their organization that needs to be addressed. He’s a future top-two NHL defender and would provide the Panthers with one of the league-best pairings alongside Ekblad. As the NHL Draft starts Tuesday, new general manager Bill Zito hopes to add some solid prospects to the Florida Panthers’ organizational depth.