The Florida Panthers traded for goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They traded forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida also received some extra pieces the Devils left unnamed. Markstrom previously played for the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s back where he started. The trade was made public on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN shared it before the league confirmed it officially. Rodrigues joins New Jersey to bolster their forwards. The Panthers add an veteran goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details were given about the unspecified assets swapped in the deal.