The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Nico Sturm from the San Jose Sharks, alongside a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This trade comes shortly after the Panthers placed star forward Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve due to a groin injury. Sturm, age 29, has managed 13 points in 47 games this season and is a Stanley Cup champion with Colorado, boosting his career statistics to 91 points over 316 regular-season games.
The Florida Panthers acquired forward Nico Sturm and a seventh-round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fourth-round selection for the 2026 draft.
Sturm's acquisition follows the placement of star forward Matthew Tkachuk on long-term injured reserve due to a groin injury.
Sturm has 13 points in 47 games this season, bringing his career regular-season totals to 91 points across 316 games.
The Panthers added Sturm after previously trading for goaltender Vitek Vanecek, marking their second trade in two days.
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