Florida Panthers Secure Draft Pick in Trade with Minnesota Wild
In a significant move for the team, the Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Jeff Petry to the Minnesota Wild. This trade results in the Panthers securing a seventh-round selection in the conditional 2026 NHL Draft. Bill Zito, the Panthers’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, announced the deal.
Background on Jeff Petry
Jeff Petry, aged 38, played 58 games during the 2025-26 NHL season with the Panthers. Throughout this season, he recorded eight assists, showing his defensive contributions. Notably, Petry reached the milestone of 1,000 career NHL games on November 17, 2025, during a match against the Vancouver Canucks. This achievement made him the 14th player to celebrate such a milestone while with the Panthers.
Panthers’ Future Plans
With this trade, the Florida Panthers are looking to enhance their future draft prospects. The seventh-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft provides the team with additional opportunities to build its roster.
Ticket Information
Meanwhile, fans interested in attending upcoming games can purchase single-game tickets for the 2025-26 season. Tickets are available through SeatGeek.com and FloridaPanthers.com/tickets.
- Team: Florida Panthers
- Player Traded: Jeff Petry
- Draft Pick Received: 2026 NHL Draft, Seventh-Round (Conditional)
- Games Played in 2025-26: 58
- Assists Recorded: 8
- Milestone Game: 1,000th career game on November 17, 2025
The Florida Panthers are positioning themselves strategically for the future, with this trade reflecting a clear intention to bolster their draft capital.
