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Panthers acquire rights to Radko Gudas from Ducks for rights to A.J. Greer

The Florida Panthers are trying to bring back a familiar piece to their blue line before free agency opens. Florida acquired the negotiating rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in exchange for the rights to forward A.J.

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Ducks and Panthers Swap Rights in Rare Pre-Free Agency Trade

The Anaheim Ducks and Florida Panthers pulled off an unusual move ahead of NHL free agency, swapping the negotiating rights to two pending unrestricted free agents before Wednesday’s noon ET deadline.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Panthers acquire Radko Gudas from Ducks for A.J. Greer

A couple of pending unrestricted free agents will swap teams ahead of July 1. On Monday, the Florida Panthers acquired the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.J.

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Radko Gudas News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Panthers Acquire Rights To Radko Gudas

According to a team announcement, the Florida Panthers have acquired the signing rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks for the signing rights to forward A.J.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / June 28

Florida Panthers 2026 Draft Recap

The Cats were finally on the clock on day two of the NHL Draft with two second-round picks, a fourth, two sixths, and a seventh. With the 40th overall pick, Florida selected Simas Ignatavicius, who played in Switzerland last season.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Panthers Draft Ryder Cali 48th Overall

With the 48th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers have selected Ryder Cali from the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Panthers select Ryder Cali No. 48 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers have selected center Ryder Cali with the No. 48 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Cali was projected to be selected around 42nd overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 32nd and as low as 59th.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Panthers select Simas Ignatavicius No. 40 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers have selected forward Simas Ignatavicius with the No. 40 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Ignatavicius was projected to be selected around 35th overall on average across all of the main draft rankings, going as high as 27th and as low as 52nd.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Which Panthers line will Brady Tkachuk play on to begin 2026-27?

After growing uncertainty about his future with the Ottawa Senators, the club traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, who happen to play in the same division.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Panthers’ Brady Tkachuk Trade Could Lead to Goaltending Bind

The Florida Panthers wait for the 2026 NHL Draft this weekend and the start of free agency on July 1. After watching the Carolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup, they look to win their third over the course of the last four seasons.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team

While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Zach Werenski's murky future with Blue Jackets the latest sign of changing NHL

It's entirely possible that another member of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey team could be on the move this summer.

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Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Panthers trade for Flyers enforcer after Brady Tkachuk deal

Just days after making a trade for Brady Tkachuk, the Florida Panthers are back at it. They have traded two draft picks to the Philadelphia Flyers for enforcer Garnet Hathaway, according to a team announcement.

Garnet Hathaway News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Panthers Acquire Garnet Hathaway

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers are acquiring Garnet Hathaway, per a team announcement. Along with Hathaway, the Panthers bring in a sixth-round pick in 2026, going back to Philadelphia are two draft picks: a fifth-round pick in 2026 and a 2027 fourth-round pick.

A.J. Greer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Panthers’ A.J. Greer Intends To Hit Open Market

This year’s free agent market could be rife with impactful, veteran, depth forwards. Top of the list oculd be Florida Panthers winger A.J. Greer who intends to reach the open market this summer per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.

Jesse Puljujarvi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Jesse Puljujarvi Garnering NHL Interest

The saga surrounding former fourth-overall pick Jesse Puljujarvi may not be done just yet. The Finnish winger is reportedly garnering attention from forward-needy teams around the league after a standout year in Switzerland’s National League per David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

Bill Zito News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Bill Zito drops ‘fantasy hockey’ revelation on Panthers’ roster construction

The Florida Panthers formally introduced new team member Brady Tkachuk on Tuesday. General manager Bill Zito appeared with Tkachuk at his introductory press conference.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / June 22

Panthers among Stanley Cup favorites after Tkachuk blockbuster

The blockbuster trade that unites Brady Tkachuk with his brother in Florida also drove oddsmakers to move the Panthers among the favorites to win the 2026-27 Stanley Cup.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

What will the Panthers do in net next season?

The 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers look poised to take another serious run at the Cup in 2027. With Brady Tkachuk now united with his brother Matthew after a blockbuster trade with Ottawa, the Panthers have a forward unit that is the envy of the entire league.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

There are a lot of layers to this trade and what it means for both sides.

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Kraken acquire Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for two picks

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Mackie Samoskevich News / Field Level Media / June 21

Kraken acquire F Mackie Samoskevich from Panthers for 2 draft picks

The Seattle Kraken added a young right-shot winger Sunday, acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers for two draft picks ahead of this week's NHL Draft.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / June 21

Better Trade Option Available: No Wonder the Panthers Good With Bobrovsky Walking Away

The Florida Panthers have been known to give lucrative deals to big names as their careers wind down. Look no further than Brad Marchand, who signed a 35+ six-year extension that will take him well into his 40s.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 20

5 Former Florida Panthers With a Case for the Hall of Fame

The Florida Panthers, in their history, haven’t had a ton of players to go on to make the Hall of Fame. However, in this next Hall of Fame induction for the next class, a handful of former Panthers have a worthy case for enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Jordan Staal had interesting comments after winning Stanley Cup

Jordan Staal put the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run into perspective Sunday after beating the Vegas Golden Knights for the ultimate trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / June 14

Trade Rumors Around The Florida Panthers

It seems that Bill Zito’s goal of turning the Florida Panthers into a destination franchise is coming to fruition. Within the last week, there have been two major players rumored to want to be traded out of their teams, with Florida as a team they’d like to go to.