The Florida Panthers added nine to prospects to their pipeline during the 2020 NHL Draft. On this week's episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down all of the team's selections, including first-round pick Anton Lundell. Plus, hear reactions from several of the organization's draftees only a few moments after their collective dream came true.
Also, Panthers general manager Bill Zito shares his thoughts on Florida's entire class.
Highlights of the episode include:
• The 2020 NHL Draft is in the books! How did the Panthers do overall? (1:15)
• Hear from Panthers general manager Bill Zito following the NHL Draft. (4:05)
• The lowdown on Florida's first-round pick, two-way center Anton Lundell. (7:30)
• Learn about and hear from Panthers second-round pick Emil Heineman. (15:05)
• The Panthers might've gotten a steal with Ty Smilanic in the third round. (20:40)
• Like Smilanic, Florida found great value in third-round pick Justin Sourdif. (24:30)
• Fourth-round pick Michael Benning's connections to the Cats run deep. (27:15)
• Passed over in 2019, fourth-round pick Zach Uens is ready to prove his doubters wrong. (31:50).
• The Panthers found another talented Finn, Kasper Puutio, in the fifth round. (35:30).
• Seventh-round pick Elliot Ekmark has already taken a step forward in 2020-21. (38:00).
• You won't believe the numbers seventh-round pick Devon Levi posted. (40:55)
• Qualifying offers have been handed out; looking ahead to free agency. (45:25)
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