The Florida Panthers landed goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They sent forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida got additional some extra pieces the Devils left unnamed. 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 shared it before the league confirmed it officially. Rodrigues heads to New Jersey to shore up their forwards. The Panthers gain an seasoned goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details emerged about the unmentioned assets swapped in the deal.