Richard Pánik
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Richard Pánik is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger for HC Dynamo Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Pánik was drafted in the second round, 52nd overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Panik with the Tampa Bay Lightning in March 2014
Pánik warming up before a game in October 2013.
2009 NHL entry draft
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The 2009 NHL Entry Draft was the 47th Entry Draft. It was held on June 26–27, 2009, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The Draft was part of the Montreal Canadiens' centennial celebrations. National Hockey League teams took turns selecting amateur ice hockey players from junior, collegiate, or European leagues. The New York Islanders, who finished last overall in the 2008–09 NHL season, retained the first overall selection following that year's NHL Draft lottery.
John Tavares was selected first overall by the New York Islanders.
Victor Hedman was selected second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Evander Kane was selected fourth overall by the Atlanta Thrashers.
Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson was selected tenth overall by the Edmonton Oilers.