The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with forward Nathan Bastian on a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, the club announced Sept. 27, 2026. Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito announced the agreement. Bastian was 28 years old at the time of the announcement.
Bastian appeared in 36 games with the Dallas Stars during the 2025-26 season and recorded seven points, including six goals and one assist. He also played four American Hockey League games with the Texas Stars, recording three points on two goals and one assist. The agreement covers the 2026-27 season.
Bastian Has 312 Career NHL Games
The Kitchener, Ontario, native has played 312 career National Hockey League games with New Jersey, Seattle and Dallas. He has recorded 75 points in those games, with 39 goals and 36 assists. Bastian also played in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games with New Jersey, recording one goal and one assist.
Bastian has recorded 83 points in 192 career American Hockey League games with the Binghamton Devils and Texas Stars. His AHL total includes 46 goals and 37 assists. Before beginning his professional career, he played 211 Ontario Hockey League games over four seasons with the Mississauga Steelheads and totaled 136 points, including 54 goals and 82 assists.
Forward Was a 2016 Second-Round Pick
Bastian is 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 217 pounds. New Jersey selected him in the second round, 41st overall, of the 2016 National Hockey League Draft. His 2025-26 season included time with both the Dallas Stars and Texas Stars.
FSB Take
The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with a forward who brings 312 National Hockey League games and 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games with New Jersey to the organization. Bastian also recorded seven points in 36 games with Dallas and three points in four American Hockey League games with Texas during the 2025-26 season. His one-year, two-way contract is for the 2026-27 season.
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