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 left unnamed. Markstrom started his career with the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s home where he started. The trade was revealed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN published it before the league approved it officially. Rodrigues heads to New Jersey to strengthen their forwards. The Panthers add an experienced goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details were given about the unspecified assets swapped in the deal.