The Panthers and Jets have swapped third-string goaltenders. Both teams announced Chris Driedger is heading from Florida to Winnipeg after being assigned to the AHL earlier today, while Kaapo Kähkönen is heading south to the Cats. Neither player was on their team’s active roster. It’s an act of goodwill on both teams’ behalf, trading underperforming veterans in hopes of fresh … [Read more...] about Panthers, Jets Swap Chris Driedger, Kaapo Kähkönen
Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings, Golden Knights, Panthers Calling On Mikko Rantanen
9:44 a.m.: Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic adds the Golden Knights and Panthers as teams who have made legitimate pitches for Rantanen in the last 24 hours, also moving the player to the top of his pre-deadline board. Vegas would need retention on Carolina’s part to get a deal done with $2.4MM in deadline cap space, with the Hurricanes likely targeting someone like … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings, Golden Knights, Panthers Calling On Mikko Rantanen
Panthers, Jesper Boqvist Agree To Two-Year Extension
The Panthers announced they’ve agreed to terms with pending RFA center Jesper Boqvist on a two-year extension. He’ll remain in South Florida through the 2026-27 season. The contract is worth $3MM with a $1.5MM cap hit, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports. The Falun, Sweden native parlayed a one-year prove-it deal in Sunrise to the highest payday of his career. It’s … [Read more...] about Panthers, Jesper Boqvist Agree To Two-Year Extension
Panthers Acquire Vítek Vaněček From Sharks
The Panthers have acquired goaltender Vítek Vaněček from the Sharks in exchange for depth forward Patrick Giles, both teams announced. There is no salary retention in the deal, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic confirms. Vaněček was held out of his scheduled start against the Sabres last night for injury prevention in anticipation of a move. Florida has been searching for a … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Vítek Vaněček From Sharks
Trade Deadline Notes: Nelson, Boeser, Panthers
The Trade Deadline has appeared over the horizon and teams like the Colorado Avalanche are already doing what they can to get out ahead of the pack. They acquired forward Jimmy Vesey and defenseman Ryan Lindgren from the New York Rangers this weekend, and could still be attached to some of the market’s top names. That includes New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson per The … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Notes: Nelson, Boeser, Panthers