By Damian Cristodero, Times Staff Writer
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday announced the signing of prospect Richard Panik to a three-year deal. The contract is believed worth $2.2 million if he plays in the NHL.
Panik, 20, a 6-foot-1, 218-pound right wing drafted 52nd overall in 2009, had 27 goals, 56 points in 51 games last season for Belleville and Guelph of the Ontario junior league.