Prospect News

Tippett and Denisenko headline Panthers’ top prospect list August 13, 2018
Owen Tippett and Grigori Denisenko rank 2nd and 3rd on the Florida Panthers’ top prospect list (according to NHL.com), with the former pegged to be a full-time NHLer as early as this year. Drafted 10th overall last year, the 19-year-old Tippett is a prototypical power forward with a powerful shot, and will be in the thick of things for a spot in the Panthers’ starting lineup this fall. As for Denisenko, the 15th overall pick in this year’s draft possesses all the skills to be top-end offensive player. He could start the season in Florida, with the outlook of being an everyday player in 2019-20.
For more on Tippett and Denisenko, check out the nhl.com post here.