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 didn’t specify. Markstrom previously played for the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s home where he started. The trade was announced on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN reported it before the league finalized it officially. Rodrigues joins New Jersey to shore up their forwards. The Panthers gain an experienced goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details came out about the unspecified assets swapped in the deal.