According to HF, the Panthers told Ryan Nugent-Hopkins if he is available at the third pick, he won't even have to wait to hear his name called by Tallon. 

A source told me today that if center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is still available after Edmonton and Colorado use their top two picks then Panthers GM Tallon will snatch the 18-year-old, 6-foot centerman who tallied 106 points, including 75 assists for Red Deer in the WHL this year. If Nugent-Hopkins is off the board then the source said the Panthers will pick 18-year-old 6-1 centerman Jonathan Huberdeau (105 points) who led the Saint-John Sea Dogs to the QMJL Memorial Cup and was named MVP.

Source: Panthers will draft Ryan Nugent-Hopkins if available at 3