Panthers Stockpile Six Prospects in 2026 NHL Draft
Florida Panthers selected six players at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo: Simas Ignatavicius (Forward, Genève-Servette HC, Round 2, 40th), Ryder Cali (Forward, North Bay Battalion, Round 2, 48th), Jonas Kemps (Defenseman, Chicago Steel, Round 4, 98th), Vilho Vanhatalo (Forward, Tappara Tampere, Round 6, 168th), Cole Zurawski (Forward, Owen Sound Attack, Round 6, 181st), and Louis-Antoine Denault (Goaltender, Newfoundland Regiment, Round 7, 217th). Panthers GM Bill Zito said the class fits the team’s mold and should plug in with the roster, with four forwards, one defenseman and one goalie selected, plus notes on NCAA commitments and development camp history.