The former Golden Gopher has quickly gone from prized prospect to cornerstone piece.
Position: Center
Birthdate: 07/17/1992 (23)
Stats:
Nationality: American
Size: 6'6"; 215 lbs.
Contract Status: Signed through the 2020-21 season ($4.1 million AAV)
The second of Florida's two first-rounders in the 2010 draft, Nick Bjugstad was selected by the Panthers after a stellar senior season at Blaine High School that saw him named Minnesota's Mr. Hockey, the honor going to the state's best high school hockey player. After the draft, Bjugstad enrolled at the University of Minnesota, where broke the 20-goal barrier as a sophomore and junior.