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Panthers acquire Akira Schmid from Golden Knights

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Vegas Golden Knights for a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Schmid, 26, was 16-10-6 with a 2.59 goals-against average, .893 save percentage and two shutouts in 34 games this season for the Pacific Division-winning Golden Knights. He did not appear in a Stanley Cup Playoff game for Vegas, which lost in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Final. He also played for Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Oly...

Invitees trying to turn heads at Panthers development camp

While the vast majority of prospects on hand at this year’s development camp were drafted by the Florida Panthers sometime over the last six years, there are a trio of players trying to parlay an invite into a professional contract with the organization. Let’s take a brief look at the three invitees who are displaying their on-ice wares to Panthers brass this week at the Baptist Health IcePlex. Ben Hrebik – Barrie Colts (OHL) Hrebik has emerged as one of the Ontario Hockey Leagu...

Panthers acquire Akira Schmid from Golden Knights

The Florida Panthers have added some depth to their crease, making a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Panthers acquired goaltender Akira Schmid from the Golden Knights, in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid, 26, posted a 16-10-6 record with Vegas last season, appearing in 34 games, including two shutouts. With Carter Hart and Adin Hill signed for next season, the Golden Knights had some depth to deal. Hill is certainly still a trade candidate, as the Golden Knights continue ...

Penguins Trade Defenseman To Western Conference Club

The Pittsburgh Penguins have already made a handful of moves so far in the 2026 offseason in the wake of what was a successful 2025-26 regular season by even the most conservative of measures. Not only did they acquire Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Emil Pieniniemi and sign him to a […] The post Penguins Trade Defenseman To Western Conference Club appeared first on HEAVY .

NHL Trade: Panthers & Ducks Swap Signing Rights To UFAs, Gudas Back To Florida

Trading grit for grit, and punishing physicality for punishing physicality, the Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks have swapped the rights to two pending unrestricted free agents. Radko Gudas' rights head back to South Florida, while AJ Greer's go to the West Coast.  We have acquired the rights to Radko Gudas from Anaheim in exchange for the rights to A.J. Greer. Details » https://t.co/DtNvipn1qe pic.twitter.com/Dg4cyXpWhX — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 29, 2026 Both players will ...

Panthers and Ducks swap rights for Greer and Gudas

The Florida Panthers have acquired the exclusive negotiating rights for defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.J. Greer. Florida will need to ink Gudas to a new deal before July 1, or he will become an unrestricted free agent. Gudas appeared in 56 games with Anaheim in 2025-26, producing two goals and 13 points and led all Ducks defensemen with 164 hits. He served as the team’s captain from 2024-25 to 2025-26.  The 36-year-old Gudas...

Edmonton Oilers Linked to Talented Young Sabres Goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers are a team that are led by arguably the two best players in the National Hockey League, but despite this (and Connor McDavid taking a ridiculous discount), the team are yet to get over the hump for their first Stanley Cup since 1990.Running into the Florida Panthers in back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals […] The post Edmonton Oilers Linked to Talented Young Sabres Goaltender appeared first on HEAVY .

Panthers will kick off 2026 Development Camp today

The Florida Panthers will run their annual development camp starting today, Monday, June 29 to Thursday, July 2 at the Baptist Health IcePlex in sunny Fort Lauderdale. This year’s group consists of 11 forwards, eight blueliners and five goalers, and includes the six new Panthers that the club drafted on Saturday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Going back further, the 24-man roster includes prospects from each of the club’s...

Panthers add six prospects in 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers added six players to its prospect cupboard on Saturday at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, NY. Los Gatos selected four forwards, a defenseman and a goaltender. After sitting out Friday night’s first round, the Panthers started off by nabbing forward Simas Ignatavičius early in the second round with the 40th overall pick. Ignatavicius is a physically advanced teenager with good size that’s an identity match with how Florida wants their forwards to play the gam...

After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers?

The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this week, but they are not all equal. The three trades with the most potential to deliver for their respective franchises were made by the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers, and the Buffalo […] The post After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers? appeared first on The Lead .

Florida Panthers Talking Trade On 5 Goalies

The Florida Panthers currently don't have any goaltenders signed to NHL contracts. Panthers general manager Bill Zito has been busy bulking up his top six, acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators, and giving his team one of the most feared forward groups in the entire league. With the defensive core in place, Zito's attention now turns to the crease. The Panthers are in contract talks with Sergei Bobrovsky, but there's been multiple reports he's looking for a six-year deal at $7 mi...

Florida Panthers 2026 NHL Draft Day Two Thread

There was no drama at the top of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo as the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State foward Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick with top European prospect Ivar Stenberg going to the San Jose Sharks in the second slot. After trading two first-rounders to Ottawa for Brady Tkachuk, the Florida Panthers took the night off as its first-round pick (9th overall) was used by the San Jose, who took defenseman Keaton Verhoeff from the Unive...

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. In return, the Senators received a massive package centered around multiple draft picks, including two first-round selections in 2026 (No. 9 and No. 25), another conditional first-round […] The post Which Panthers line will Brady Tkachuk play on to begin 2026-27? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Sergei Bobrovsky Has Maple Leafs ‘High’ on His Free-Agent List

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has the Toronto Maple Leafs “high” on his list if he doesn’t re-sign with his current team. Bobrovsky becomes a free agent on July 1 when his seven-year, $70 million contract expires with the Panthers. He was a terrific signing by Florida, helping the team to win two Stanley Cups […] The post Sergei Bobrovsky Has Maple Leafs ‘High’ on His Free-Agent List appeared first on HEAVY .

Panthers slated to make a half dozen picks at the 2026 Draft, but none tonight

The first round of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft will take place tonight at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Day 1 of the draft begins at 7 p.m. with ESPN doing the broadcast honors in the United States. Rounds 2-7 will take place tomorrow with NHL Network broadcasting the Day 2 coverage starting at 11 a.m. After sending two first-round picks to Ottawa to bring Brady Tkachuk south earlier this week, general manager Bill Zito isn’t slated to make his first selection until early in tomorrow’s seco...

NHL rumors: Are Senators the frontrunner to land Ducks’ Mason McTavish?

The Ottawa Senators have had an extremely busy 96 hours, first trading former captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers on Sunday before using some of the draft capital acquired in that deal to bring William Eklund to town on Tuesday. And they might not be done, according to RG’s James Murphy. “According to an […] The post NHL rumors: Are Senators the frontrunner to land Ducks’ Mason McTavish? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway and a 6th Round Pick to the Florida Panthers For a 5th and a 4th

Here’s the official trade announcement from the team: Hathaway is a gritty player and was a favorite among the Broad Street Bully traditionalist contingent of the fanbase, but as the Flyers continue their rebuild, it’s clear that Danny Briere is choosing to prioritize youth, picks, and skill upside over imposing physicality, and I can’t blame […] The post Flyers Trade Garnet Hathaway and a 6th Round Pick to the Florida Panthers For a 5th and a 4th appeared first on Crossing Broad .