Panthers' Sandis Vilmanis: Signs entry-level contract

Vilmanis inked a three-year, entry-level deal with the Panthers on Saturday.

Vilmanis was selected in the fifth round -- 157th overall -- in 2022. The left winger started the season with OHL Sarnia and was dealt to North Bay. He has 28 goals and 53 points in 50 OHL games this season. His contract will commence in the 2024-25 season, as he is expected to start next year in the Panthers' minor-league system.