The Florida Panthers continue to make moves ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline. The Panthers on Thursday acquired center Nico Sturm from the San Jose Sharks for a 2026 fourth-round pick. Florida is also getting a seventh-round pick in 2027 in the deal.

The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need ahead of the NHL trade deadline, while the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers made an under-the-radar move that could pave the way for another deep playoff run.

The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away, and the market is starting to heat up. The Florida Panthers made a move to bolster their blue line by acquiring defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks,