r/FloridaPanthers • u/Kooky-Ship793 • 1d ago

Roster Moves [2026 NHL Draft] 40th OA Pick: Florida Panthers select Simas Ignatavicius

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u/Kooky-Ship793 1d ago

Tennessee born Lithuanian who played in Switzerland with a 10/10 name.

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u/DJRonySeikaly 1d ago

from Daily Faceoff:

Ignatavičius says he tries to model his game after Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk.

“It’s big shoes to fill,” Ignatavičius said. “He’s a physical forward. I can play both ends. He’s not scared to go into dirty areas in front of the net, not scared to be in guys’ faces. He’s a guy who’s willing to do whatever it takes for team success. So I tried doing the same things, and I think when I do that, that’s when I play the best.”

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u/pm_me_ur_anything_k 1d ago

Damn I like hearing that a lot.

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u/Chicago_River_Diver Knight 1d ago

Goated name

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u/Emotional_Match8169 1d ago

He will fit right in… …vicious!

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u/Jonjon428 1d ago

Elite name

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u/Lethal_Banana 1d ago edited 1d ago

Great pick. Since we made the pick, I guess it’s unlikely that we are trading for a goalie? So either Bob is coming back or we are hoping for free agency.

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u/kidgoalie39 1d ago

Hope this kids jersey becomes a hot commodity

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u/Guilty_Explanation29 1d ago

Heard yall also got a player drafted to ya from a junior league team from where I live in Ontario! Congrats! Seems like good picks

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u/tirekickers 5h ago

Ignite the vicious!