Priskie was drafted back in the sixth round of the 2016 NHL Draft, told the Washington Capitals he wouldn’t sign for them when they made the selection. Four full years passed, and Priskie stayed true to his word and refused to sign for Washington on August 16th.
Now, Chase Priskie stands as one of the most enticing UFAs still on the open market, arguably above Jake Gardiner, but depending on the price that both are valued at. Without any doubt, Priskie is the second-best unrestricted defenseman on the market and could be a potential target for the Florida Panthers.