Brooks Christensen accepts scouting job with Florida Panthers

EVERETT, Wash. — Everett Silvertips director of scouting Brooks Christensen has accepted an amateur scouting position with the NHL’s Florida Panthers and will be departing the organization. Christensen has spent the last two seasons helming the Silvertips’ WHL Draft efforts and assisting general manager Mike Fraser with player procurement and development. The following is a statement from Christensen: “Everett is a special place and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to work for such a first-class organization. I’d like to sincerely thank Bill Yuill, Zoran Rajcic and Mike Fraser for welcoming me to the WHL. I’ve learned…