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Panthers Build Depth for Championship Run | Florida Panthers News

Jul 2, 2026 · 1 min

The Florida Panthers are reloading for another championship push, pulling off major trades and signings to build depth and stability. They acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom and forward Angus Crookshank, added backup netminder Akira Schmid, and inked key free agents including Bokondji Imama, Sam Lafferty, John Beecher, Tobias Bjornfot, and Radko Gudas. Long-term commitments were made to Eetu Luostarinen, Sandis Vilmanis, and Alexander Petrovic, while Lars Eller returns on a one-year deal and Cole Schwindt signs a two-year contract. The roster shakeup also includes farewells to former Panthers, as management balances short-term needs with long-term competitiveness to keep their championship window wide open.

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