The Florida Panthers acquired forward Nico Sturm and a seventh-round pick of the 2027 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in exchange for a fourth-round selection of the 2026 draft.

The Panthers and Sharks made their second trade in two days, with Florida acquiring Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2026 fourth-rounder.

The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. The move came hours after the Western Conference rival Vegas Golden Knights reacquired winger Reilly Smith in a deal with the New York Rangers.

The banged-up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need ahead of the NHL trade deadline, the defending champion Florida Panthers made an under-the-radar move that could pave the way for another deep playoff run,

The Panthers added talent and depth to their team with the acquisition of Marchand and defenseman Seth Jones, a five-time All-Star. Back-up goalie Vitek Vanecek and face-off specialist Nico Sturm also were acquired in trades from San Jose.

Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots he faced in his Florida debut, and the Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-0. A.J.

The San Jose Sharks have traded Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Florida Panthers for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.