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Florida Panthers overhaul roster for 2026-27 NHL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Florida Panthers overhaul roster for 2026-27 NHL season

Summary

The Florida Panthers have made significant changes to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, following a disappointing year that saw them miss the playoffs., veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky left to join the Toronto Maple Leafs, prompting the Panthers to acquire Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid. To enhance their physicality, they added hard-hitters Garnet Hathaway, Brady Tkachuk, and Radko Gudas, who together lead the NHL in hits since the 2020-21 season. The integration of these players aims to bolster the Panthers' competitiveness as they seek their third Stanley Cup in four years. General manager Bill Zito expressed confidence in the team's potential following these acquisitions.

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Status Watch

•Sergei Bobrovsky signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
•Florida traded for goalies Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid.
•The Panthers added physical players Garnet Hathaway, Brady Tkachuk, and Radko Gudas.
•Markstrom previously played for the New Jersey Devils.
•GM Bill Zito expressed satisfaction with the offseason acquisitions.

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What they're saying

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For a team that has made three Stanley Cup Final appearances in the last four years, the Florida Panthers certainly have not had a quiet offseason. After missing the playoffs last season due to a plethora of injuries that bogged the team down throughout the year, the Panthers’ front office was clearly in a rush to enter the 2026-27 campaign with another championship-caliber squad. And so far, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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