The Florida Panthers traded for goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They traded forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida got additional some extra pieces the Devils didn’t specify. Markstrom started his career with the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s home where he started. The trade was announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN reported it before the league approved it officially. Rodrigues will play for New Jersey to bolster their forwards. The Panthers gain an experienced goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details came out about the undisclosed assets swapped in the deal.