Panthers Draft Recap
Special shoutout to Jiri for helping to keep things moving after Goffie tried to derail the entire draft all week...
29. Ivan Ryabkin
A high-upside Russian center known for elite puck skills and deceptive playmaking. Thrives in transition with a quick release and creative instincts. Development concerns remain around consistency and off-ice maturity.
34. Jakob Ihs-Wozniak
Versatile Swedish forward with size and scoring touch. Produced well in J20 league and flashes top-six potential. Needs to bring effort consistently and improve defensive commitment.
41. Danil Prokhorov
Massive winger (6′6″) with strong net-front presence and physical tools. Scored 20 goals in MHL. Must work on decision-making and control to avoid costly turnovers.
50. Filip Ekberg
Swedish playmaker who starred for both Ottawa 67’s and Sweden’s U18 team. Small but highly skilled with top-tier vision and offensive instincts. Defensive and physical play need refinement.
54. Luka Radivojevic
Slovak-born USHL defenseman. Mobile and cerebral puck mover with strong transition ability. Undersized but reliable. Mid-round value with two-way upside.
65. Zachary Morin
Power forward with scoring upside from the QMJHL. Uses frame well, decent hands in tight. Can be inconsistent with pace and decision-making. Committed to Boston University.
70. Alexei Medvedev
Russian goaltender excelling in OHL with the London Knights. Technically sound with excellent lateral movement. Could be a future NHL starter with continued development.
72. Mateo Nobert
High-IQ centre who quietly put up strong numbers in the QMJHL. Excellent vision and passing, especially on the power play. Needs to add strength to reach pro level.
74. Peyton Kettles
Towering WHL defender who eats up minutes. Physical and strong defensively. Skating and puck decisions remain a work in progress. Potential shutdown D at NHL level.
80. Viktor Klingsell
Creative Swedish winger with international pedigree. Strong vision, slick hands, and good edgework. Slightly undersized and perimeter-focused at times.
84. Phillippe Veilleux
Small but feisty winger who finished top-5 in QMJHL scoring. Smart, high-effort game. Projects as bottom-six energy winger unless offensive game can fully translate.
86. Max Westergård
Finnish winger playing in Sweden. Fast and skilled with strong hockey sense. Strong transition game but lacks physical strength. Long-term project with upside.
88. Stepan Hoch
Massive Czech winger with responsible two-way game. Reliable penalty killer and forechecker. Offensive game is raw but tools are intriguing.
89. Maxim Schäfer
German center with size and production. Played for Eisbären Berlin U20, standout at international level. Needs to improve skating and pace.
90. Theodor Hallquisth
Swedish defenseman who played SHL minutes as a teenager. Mobile, smart, and effective in transition. Ranked top-25 by Central Scouting EU.
110. Malte Vass
Defensive-minded Swedish defenseman. Quietly effective in his own zone with size and poise. Not flashy, but projects as a reliable bottom-pair NHLer.
Last edited by MJK; 06-24-2025 at 08:00 PM.
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