Florida Panthers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Eetu Luostarinen News / Field Level Media / July 1

Panthers sign F Eetu Luostarinen to 8-year deal

Forward Eetu Luostarinen signed an eight-year contract extension to remain with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however TSN reported the deal was worth $40 million.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Panthers re-sign Sandis Vilmanis to two-year extension

The Florida Panthers announced Wednesday they signed forward Sandis Vilmanis to a two-year extension that will keep him under contract through the 2028-29 season.

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Sergei Bobrovsky News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sergei Bobrovsky signs three-year contract with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract with an annual average value of $7 million. The 37-year-old was the third-ranked player on Matt Larkin’s UFA board.

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Mackie Samoskevich News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich to a 3-Year Contract

The Seattle Kraken have signed Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $3.85 million. Samoskevich was drafted 24th overall by the Florida Panthers in the 2021 NHL Draft but didn’t make his debut until the 2023-24 season, when he played in seven games.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Kraken sign Mackie Samoskevich to three-year extension

The Seattle Kraken are making sure one of their recent acquisitions will be sticking around. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year contract extension.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Kraken Sign Mackie Samoskevich To Three-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken announced that they have signed restricted free agent forward Mackie Samoskevich to a three-year deal. Per Elliotte Friedman, the deal carries a $3.85MM AAV ($11.55MM Total Value) and which will have Samoskevich under RFA status following the 2028-29 season.

Radko Gudas News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Panthers Bring Back Radko Gudas on Six-Year Deal

The Florida Panthers have officially reunited with one of the franchise’s most beloved defensemen, signing veteran blueliner Radko Gudas to a six-year contract carrying a $1.5 million annual cap hit.

Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Panthers Sign Radko Gudas To Six-Year Deal

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers have come together on an extension with defenseman Radko Gudas before the start of free agency. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman followed up on the announcement, indicating that it would be a six-year, $9MM ($1.5MM AAV) contract for Gudas.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Panthers, Eetu Luostarinen Finalizing Eight-Year Extension

July 1st: According to the team over at PuckPedia, the extension between the Panthers and Luostarinen is expected to be an eight-year, $40MM ($5MM AAV) agreement.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Ducks Sign A.J. Greer To A Four-Year Deal

The Ducks have signed forward A.J. Greer to a four-year $17MM contract, according to TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie. The contract will carry an AAV of $4.25MM and have a ten-team NTC (No Trade Clause) for the duration of the deal, as reported by Elliotte Freidman with Sportsnet.ca.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

Panthers closing in on extension with 2-time Stanley Cup Champion winger

The Florida Panthers have made some significant changes after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Their big move was to trade for Brady Tkachuk, but they are on the doorstep of another solid move.

Eetu Luostarinen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Panthers Nearing Extension With Eetu Luostarinen

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Florida Panthers are nearing an extension with forward Eetu Luostarinen, which could be signed as early as tomorrow.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Grading the Jacob Markstrom trade: Devils continue strong summer as Panthers identify Bobrovsky replacement

Despite a seemingly never-ending run of high-profile trades, many hockey fans have lamented the perceived dearth of talent that will become available tomorrow with the beginning of the NHL’s free agency period.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Grading the Panthers’ Trade for Devils’ Jacob Markström

The Florida Panthers have found their successor to Sergei Bobrovsky. Earlier today, they linked up with the New Jersey Devils to acquire Jacob Markström in exchange for forward Evan Rodrigues, among other pieces.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Panthers combine experience and upside with new goalie tandem

It appears Sergei Bobrovsky’s days with the Florida Panthers are coming to an end. The Panthers are reportedly nearing a deal to acquire New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom in exchange for forward Evan Rodrigues.

Radko Gudas News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Panthers Secure Defensive Structure with Radko Gudas Trade

The NHL Entry Draft has come and gone for the Florida Panthers, who ultimately made their selections and decided not to make any big trades during the event.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Panthers acquire Markstrom, Crookshank from Devils for Rodriques, Boqvist, Steeves

Sunny Mehta is dipping back into his old team’s arsenal, while a veteran netminder is returning home. On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers re-acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom, along with forward Angus Crookshank, from the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Panthers acquire Jacob Markstrom in five-player trade

The Florida Panthers are nearing a trade for New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom.

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Jacob Markstrom News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Florida Panthers Reportedly Closing In on Jacob Markstrom Trade

The Florida Panthers may be on the verge of making one of the biggest moves of the offseason. According to a report from Spittin’ Chiclets’ “Rumor Boyz,” Florida are believed to be closing in on a trade that would bring veteran goaltender Jacob Markstrom back to the organization where his NHL career began.