The Florida Panthers select Ryder Cali with the 48th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft! The 6'2", 214-pound center from the North Bay Battalion brings a rare blend of size, compete, and two-way reliability to the Panthers' prospect pool. A Penetanguishene, Ontario native with one of the more unique backstories in the draft class — born in Switzerland, raised in the Cayman Islands playing roller hockey — Cali eventually found his way to the OHL. Ranked 22nd among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting, he projects as a middle-six center with a high floor and plenty of developmental runway as one of the youngest players in the class. He's headed to Providence College in the fall. #NHLDraft #FloridaPanthers #RyderCali Stay connected with the #FloridaPanthers: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@flapanthers?sub_confirmation=1 Panthers+ https://www.panthersplus.tv/ Panthers Tickets https://www.nhl.com/panthers/tickets/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flapanthers/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@flapanthers Twitter https://twitter.com/flapanthers Facebook https://www.facebook.com/flapanthers Website https://www.floridapanthers.com