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Florida Panthers select six players during 2026 NHL Draft Day 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:21 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Florida Panthers select six players during 2026 NHL Draft Day 2

Summary

The Florida Panthers made six selections on the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft in an effort to add size to their roster. They selected forwards Simas Ignatavicius and Ryder Cali in the second round, both known for their height. Ignatavicius stands at 6-foot-3 while Cali is 6-2. Florida added to their size with defenseman Jonas Kemps, who measures 6-6, and 6-4 forward Vilho Vanhatalo in later rounds. The Panthers' final pick was goalie Louis-Antoine Denault, measuring 6-8. The newly drafted players are set to participate in the Panthers development camp starting Monday in Fort Lauderdale.

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By the Numbers

•Simas Ignatavicius is the fourth player from Lithuania to be drafted.
•Ryder Cali previously played in the Ontario Hockey League.
•Jonas Kemps will play for Seattle in the WHL before joining college.
•Vilho Vanhatalo shares a hometown with Panthers captain Sasha Barkov.
•Development camp begins Monday in Fort Lauderdale.

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8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Florida Panthers Add Plenty of Size on Day 2 of 2026 NHL Draft

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