The Florida Panthers announced they have signed defenseman Riley Stillman to an entry-level contract Sunday. The team’s fourth-round pick in the 2016 draft is also the son of former-NHL star Cory Stillman.
In Ryan Stillman, the Panthers sign a solid left-shooting defenseman, known for both his leadership and work ethic and occasional big hits. He is a quick skater, who has the ability to run the power play. He spent most of his junior career with the Oshawa Generals of the OHL, but was traded in late December to the Eastern Confernce-leading Hamilton Bulldogs for five draft picks. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound blueliner has four goals and 27 assists combined between the two teams this year.
Stillman’s leadership skills stand out as he was named assistant captain as a rookie for Oshawa at midseason during the 2015-16 season, a rare accomplishment.