Panthers sign 2018 1st-rounder Grigori Denisenko

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Grigori Denisenko to a three-year, entry-level deal, the team announced Tuesday.

"Grigori is an exciting, dynamic, and highly skilled young forward who has been a top player on the international stage and served as captain of Team Russia at the World Juniors," Panthers general manager Dale Tallon said. "We are thrilled for his bright future with the Panthers for years to come."

Florida selected Denisenko with the 15th overall pick in the 2018 draft.

The 19-year-old tallied six goals and 12 points through 38 games in 2019-20 with the KHL's Yaroslavl Lokomotiv.

Serving as the captain for Russia at the 2020 world juniors, Denisenko posted a team-best nine points in seven games to help lead the nation to a silver medal.