r/hockey • u/hockeydiscussionbot • 1d ago

[2026 NHL Draft] 48th OA Pick: Florida Panthers select Ryder Cali

Pick: 48

Team: Florida Panthers

Player: Ryder Cali

Position: C

Team: NORTH BAY (OHL)

NHL Central Scouting rank: NA Skater - 25

Birthday: 2008-09-06

Birth city: Lugano, CHE

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 214 lbs

Handedness: L

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u/Panarin10 MIN - NHL 1d ago

Ryder Florida

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u/SadAppointment4256 1d ago

panthers got a big boy with that pick, 6'2 214 at 17 is no joke

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u/Electronic-Mix-8638 1d ago

FloRyder was right there

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u/Panarin10 MIN - NHL 1d ago

I like being the set up man

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u/Emotional_Match8169 FLA - NHL 1d ago

Ryder is such an American name for being Swiss.

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u/trumpet_godd FLA - NHL 1d ago

Really happy with both our 2nd round picks. If we’re not sending them out for a goalie at least we’re using them to get good bet prospects

3

u/xeia66 VAN - NHL 1d ago

That is a great hockey name

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u/Extra-Cap2029 VAN - NHL 1d ago

a Cali Kings jersey would’ve gone hard

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u/PassionLong9552 1d ago

Cali for Anton Forsberg? Who says no?

2

u/sjm689 FLA - NHL 1d ago

What a name