The Florida Panthers made a significant trade on Thursday, acquiring forward Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round pick. This marks the second trade between the teams in just two days, following the Panthers' acquisition of goaltender Vitek Vanecek for forward Patrick Giles. Sturm, who is in the final season of a $2 million contract and has a strong faceoff win percentage, aims to reinforce the Panthers' lineup for a successful postseason run.
Sturm, who has a notable 62.7% faceoff win percentage this season, joined the Panthers primarily to bolster their third or fourth line in the playoffs.
Acquiring Sturm from the Sharks marks the Panthers' second trade in just two days, reflecting a strategic move aimed at enhancing their roster depth.
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