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Nabbing The Top-Ranked Prospect
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| The Panthers trade the number one pick and still select top-ranked prospect Jay Bouwmeester with the third overall selection in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft in Toronto on June 22, 2002. The Cats also get the right to trade first-round picks with Columbus in 2003. Florida also selects Peter Taticek with the ninth overall selection and grabs Rob Globke and Gregory Campbell in the second and third rounds, respectively. Florida finishes the 2002 Entry Draft with six selections on Day Two.. |
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10 Years And Counting
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| The Panthers open their tenth season against cross-state rival Tampa Bay at Office Depot Center on October 10, 2002. |
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Hosting The All-Star Game
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| The Office Depot Center hosts the NHL All-Star game, which visits South Florida for the first time. Olli Jokinen scores a goal and adds three assists in front of his home crowd in his All-Star debut on February 2, 2003. Sheryl Crow performs live in the Office Depot Center parking lot after the game.. |
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The Puck Stops Here
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| Roberto Luongo stops 28 shots to become the club's all-time leader in shutouts (14), passing John Vanbiesbrouck on February 6, 2003. |
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All-Rookie Bouw
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| Jay Bouwmeester is named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team on June 13, 2003. |
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