The Panthers will receive the 2001 compensatory pick Vancouver was awarded for Mark Messier signing with the New York Rangers last year and also a third round selection in the 2002 Entry Draft. The position of the compensatory pick will be determined by the National Hockey League (NHL) prior to this year’s draft. It is likely to be a second round selection. Following the determination of the position of the compensatory pick, the Panthers have the option to keep that pick or exchange it for a second round 2002 Draft Pick.
Auld, the Panthers’ second choice (40th overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, played in 40 games last season with North Bay registering a 22-11-5 record and a 2.54 goals against average.
The Panthers will host the 2001 NHL Entry Draft at the National Car Rental (Sunrise, FL) June 23-24.
Press Release courtesy of the Florida Panthers
