Florida Panthers: Four prospects that prove the Cats’ future is bright
Owen Tippett (RW)
The overall top prospect for the Florida Panthers among various players is the right-winger Owen Tippett.
Tippett, 18, was selected with the 10th pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft out of Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL. Tippett projects to be a sniper in the NHL with a clear ability to shoot from anywhere on the ice. This is clearly shown by Tippett’s 44 goals in 60 games last season in the OHL.
Tippett began the 2017-18 season on the Florida Panthers’ opening roster but only played seven games before being sent back to juniors. In those seven games, Tippett recorded 1G, 1PT, and a -6 rating.
After being sent back to the OHL, Owen has continued to impress. In just 14 games played, Tippett has already tallied 6 goals and 10 assists on the Steelheads’ first line. In his last 5 games played, Tippett has scored 2 goals and 2 assists, good for 4 points total.
While Tippett likely will not be on the NHL roster this season at any point, he projects to fight for a spot on the Panthers’ top 6 next season and beyond.
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