Florida Panthers stay inactive during first round of NHL draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Florida Panthers did not make any selections during the first round of the 2026 NHL draft held in Buffalo, New York. They had two first-round picks, including the No. 9 selection and another acquired from the Seattle Kraken, but opted to trade for Brady Tkachuk instead. General manager Bill Zito noted a constant buzz of trade discussions but confirmed no action was taken. The Panthers enjoyed fan interactions at Baptist Health IcePlex while anticipating the second day of the draft, where they hold six picks across various rounds. The draft resumes at 11 a.m. ET.
- •Panthers had two first-round picks but opted for a trade instead.
- •Brady Tkachuk was acquired from the Ottawa Senators.
- •Zito spoke of trade discussions but confirmed no selections were made.
- •Florida has six picks across the second to seventh rounds.
- •Draft continues at 11 a.m. ET on June 27.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Panthers see no action in first round of NHL draft amid ‘constant buzz of what-ifs’
"In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night. From there, though, there were plenty of trades and surprises throughout the first 32 selections, but none included the Florida Panthers. Florida spent its two first-round draft picks — their No. 9 selection and ...
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