Vitek Vanecek Goes To Islanders

     Former Florida Panthers goalie Vitek Vanecek is headed to the New York Islanders. He was with the Utah Mammoth last season. 

     Vanecek was traded by the San Jose Sharks to the Panthers in March 2025. He participated in seven regular seasons games with the Cats and was their backup goalie when they won the Stanley Cup in 2025. 

Ducks Adds Noah Juulsen

     The Anaheim Ducks have inked defenseman Noah Juulsen to a two-year deal that is worth $2.2 million. He spent last season with the Philadelphia Flyers with career-highs of nine assists and 10 points during his 52-game stint. 

     Juulsen was with the Florida Panthers for one season in 2020-21. He finished up with no points in four contests with the club. 

Ryan Lomberg Shifts To Blue Jackets

     One-time Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg has signed a two-year contract worth $2.6 million with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He spent the last two seasons with the Calgary Flames. 

     Lomberg was with Florida for four seasons from 2020-21 until 2023-24. He ended up with 28 goals and 21 assists for 49 points in 246 contests with the Cats. He was a part of the Panthers team when they captured their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history in 2024. 

Mason Marchment Swims With Sharks

     Former Florida Panthers left wing Mason Marchment is about to ink a five-year deal worth $35 million with the San Jose Sharks. His father Bryan Marchment was with the Sharks for six seasons. 

     Marchment played for Florida in 2020-21 and 2021-22. He chalked up 20 goals and 37 assists for 57 points in 87 contests with the Panthers. 

Mackie Samoskevich Agrees With Kraken

      Former Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Seattle Kraken that is worth $11.55 million. He was traded by the Panthers to the Kraken last week for a 2026 first-round selection.

     Samoskevich spent his three-season NHL career with Florida and contributed to them taking the Stanley Cup title in 2025. He compiled 27 goals and 36 assists for 63 points in 156 games with the Panthers. 

Erik Haula Moves To Kings

     One-time Florida Panthers center Erik Haula is joining the Los Angeles Kings. It is expected to be a multi-year deal between him and the club. 

     He had a short stint with the Panthers in the 2019-20 season after being traded by the Carolina Hurricanes along with Eetu Luostarinen to the Cats for Vincent Trocheck. Haula ended up with two assists for two points in seven contests with Florida. 

Panthers Ink Radko Gudas

     The Florida Panthers will be keeping defenseman Radko Gudas. He has signed a six-year contract that is worth $9 million. 

     It will continue the second stint for Gudas with the Panthers organization. Florida acquired his signing rights earlier this week from the Anaheim Ducks for the signing rights to A.J. Greer. 

     Gudas was with the Panthers for three seasons from 2020-21 until 2022-23. He helped the Cats win the Eastern Conference championship in 2023 and reach the Stanley Cup Final. 

     He participated with the Ducks for three seasons from 2023-24 to 2025-26. Gudas would eventually be named their captain.