The Florida Panthers have acquired the rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the rights to forward A.
J. Greer, the teams announced Monday.
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Both players are pending unrestricted free agents, making this a swap of negotiating rights.
Gudas Returns to Florida
Gudas, 36, previously played for the Panthers from 2020 to 2023 and was a member of the team that reached the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
He served as Anaheim's captain for the past two seasons.
Last season, Gudas recorded 13 points, 67 penalty minutes, and 164 hits in 56 games while averaging a career-low 16:11 of ice time per game.
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If he signs a new contract with Florida, Gudas is projected to slot into the third defensive pairing alongside Dmitry Kulikov.
Ducks Face Defensive Losses
The trade further depletes Anaheim's right side of defense.
The Ducks previously traded John Carlson's rights to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, and fellow pending UFA Jacob Trouba is expected to test free agency.
Greer's Career Year
Greer, 28, set career highs last season with Florida, posting 17 goals, 15 assists, and 32 points in 78 games.
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The 6-foot-3, 224-pound forward is expected to seek a raise from his previous $850,000 cap hit and would likely fill a bottom-six role with Anaheim if he signs.
