The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the Devils. They sent forward Evan Rodrigues to New Jersey in return. Florida picked up some extra pieces the Devils did not disclose. Markstrom once suited up for the Panthers from 2010 until 2014 before leaving. Now he’s home where he started. The trade was revealed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Sportsnet.ca and TSN shared it before the league confirmed it officially. Rodrigues will play for New Jersey to bolster their forwards. The Panthers gain an veteran goalie ahead of the new season. No extra details emerged about the unmentioned assets swapped in the deal.