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 didn’t specify. Markstrom once suited up for the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s back where he started. The trade was announced 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 secure an experienced goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details emerged about the unspecified assets swapped in the deal.