Fansided · Jun 22, 2019
Florida Panthers Select Top-Ranked Goaltender Spencer Knight 13th Overall
While many fans wanted the Florida Panthers to select a defenseman with the 13th pick, the team decided to take the best goaltender in the draft.
With the 13th overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft, the Florida Panthers selected top-ranked netminder Spencer Knight.
6’3″, 198 lbs and a native of America, Knight was ranked as the top goaltender heading into this draft class. During the 2018-19 season, Knight played with both the USNTDP Juniors (USHL) and the U.S. National U18 Team (USDP).
In 16 games with the USNTDP Juniors, Knight recorded a 2.21 GAA and a .903 SV%. With the U.S. National U18 Team, Knight participated in 33 contests, tallying a 2.33 GAA and a .913 SV%.