The final prospect in our 25U25 countdown, the Panthers are relying on “The Magician” to put the team’s offense into elite company.
Position: Center (shoots Left)
Age: 21
Team: Florida Panthers
Drafted in 2016, 1st Round (23rd Overall)
It was the offseason following the best regular season in Florida Panthers history, and an exhilarating, though ultimately disappointing, first round playoff exit that set the tone for a very interesting summer. Heading in a new direction, the Cats held the the 23rd overall pick in the draft, one of the latest first-rounders in quite some time, and fans were excited about the prospect of continuing to add to an already young and talented core.