The Florida Panthers have three of their own prospects competing in the World Juniors Tournament for their respective nations.
2019’s 13th overall pick, Spencer Knight, is among one of the stars of the tournament. The American-born goaltender is regarded as the best netminder at this year’s competition, expected to land the Goaltender of the Tournament Award.
In addition, the Panthers also have their 15th overall selection (2018) in Grigori Denisenko – a Russian sniper who made his mark in last year’s tournament. The 19-year-old recorded an outstanding slash line of nine points (4G & 5A) in seven games, leading Team Russia to a Bronze Medal finish, along with being named in the WJC All-Star Team and finishing the competition as the tournament’s leader in points.