The Florida Panthers traded for goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They sent forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida picked up some extra pieces the Devils left unnamed. Markstrom once suited up for the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s home where he started. The trade was made public on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN reported it before the league approved it officially. Rodrigues will play for New Jersey to bolster their forwards. The Panthers secure an seasoned goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details emerged about the unspecified assets swapped in the deal.