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Panthers Trade Picks for Now, Not Later
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 88
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Summary
The Florida Panthers skip the first round of the NHL Draft for the fifth straight year, not by accident but by design—General Manager Bill Zito’s bold strategy of trading early picks for proven stars like Sam Reinhart, Claude Giroux, and Brady Tkachuk has built a championship-caliber roster. With six later-round picks and a draft party in Fort Lauderdale, the Panthers are focused on immediate success, leveraging their draft capital as trade currency. Winning back-to-back Cups has shifted their mindset: when you’re already at the top, future prospects take a backseat to winning now. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3774075b3513aea