It was inevitable, folks. It was simply just a matter of time until Jonathan Huberdeau broke the record. We all knew it was going to happen one day, and that one day has finally arrived.
The Florida Panthers selected the Quebec native third overall back in 2011. Almost nine drafts later and they look back on that selection with great pride and joy. Huberdeau has not only been a good pick, but he’s been a great pick – becoming a franchise figure and leader. I was 13-years-old when the Panthers made that selection, and from the very start, I told everyone that was in close proximity of me that he was not only going to be one of the faces of the Panthers franchise but that he was going to one day become an everyday face of the league.