The Florida Panthers traded for goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They traded forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida picked up some extra pieces the Devils did not disclose. Markstrom started his career with the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s returning where he started. The trade was made public on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN published it before the league finalized it officially. Rodrigues joins New Jersey to shore up their forwards. The Panthers gain an seasoned goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details were given about the unmentioned assets swapped in the deal.