Florida Panthers
· 2026-06-30
The Florida Panthers have acquired the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks.
This move comes as the Panthers look to strengthen their defense, currently standing 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 40-38 record, on a W3 streak.
The Panthers traded the rights to forward A.J. Greer in exchange for Gudas, a 36-year-old veteran with 885 NHL games under his belt.
Gudas previously played for the Panthers, competing in 37 postseason games and helping the team reach the Stanley Cup Final in 2023.
Gudas brings a wealth of experience and physicality to the Panthers' defense, having paced all Ducks defensemen with 164 hits in the 2025-26 season.
He also served as the Anaheim Ducks captain from 2024-25 to 2025-26, demonstrating his leadership abilities.
The acquisition of Gudas is a significant move for the Panthers, who are looking to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.
With Gudas on board, the Panthers will look to build on their current W3 streak and make a push for the playoffs.
The Panthers' President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Bill Zito, announced the acquisition, highlighting the team's commitment to strengthening their roster.
Gudas's experience and skills will be invaluable to the Panthers as they look to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The team's fans will be eager to see Gudas in action, and his addition is likely to generate excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season.