The Florida Panthers just announced that top prospect Anton Lundell has agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract.
General Manager Bill Zito had this to say:
“Anton is a cerebral, skilled and dynamic young player who continuously established himself in Finland’s top league and played a pivotal role on Finland’s national teams at all levels. Anton’s maturity, compete level and sound two-way ability are exciting qualities to add to our organization. We are thrilled to have signed Anton and look forward to his future with the Florida Panthers for years to come.”
The 19-year-old Lundell appeared in 26 games with HIFK of Finland’s top-level Liiga, registering a team-leading 16 goals and 25 points.