STURM SENT TO SOUTH FLORIDA
The Florida Panthers acquired center Nico Sturm and a seventh-round draft pick in 2027 from the San Jose Sharks for a fourth-round draft pick in 2026.
What does it give the Florida Panthers
In Sturm, the Panthers landed a quality penalty-killing specialist and speedy fourth-line center. He is likely to compete with Tomas Novak for the No. 4 pivot position down the stretch in Florida, though Novak can also play wing.
What does it give the San Jose Sharks
There is no reason for the Sharks to hang onto pending UFAs like Sturm at this time, so moving on from him makes sense. They were able to get a fourth-rounder in '26, which is expected to be a strong draft overall.
Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact here.
Player focus
San Jose Sharks
Draft pick - Round 4 in 2026