The Florida Panthers acquired the Washington Capitals’ second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft and sixth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft in exchange for forward Justin Sourdif. Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito announced the transaction June 26, 2025. The deal gives Florida two future draft selections from Washington.
Justin Sourdif traded to Washington
Sourdif, 23, was originally selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round, 87th overall, of the 2020 NHL Draft. He played in four games for Florida between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. Sourdif scored one goal in those appearances.
Florida adds two draft selections
The Florida Panthers acquired Washington’s second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft and sixth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft. The transaction adds a nearer-term second-round asset and a later sixth-round selection to Florida’s draft holdings. The Panthers were identified in the announcement as the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup champions.
FSB Take
The Florida Panthers exchanged a 23-year-old forward with four appearances and one goal for two future selections from the Washington Capitals. The 2026 second-round pick is the earliest of the two assets acquired by Florida. The 2027 sixth-round selection gives the Panthers another draft asset in a later class.
Source: Original report