Gudas' signing rights were traded from the Ducks to Florida this week, leading to his long-term contract. Sean M. Haffey / Getty ImagesJuly 1, 2026 Updated 11:55 am EDTVeteran defenseman Radko Gudas has signed a six-year deal with the Florida Panthers, league sources told The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.According to the sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to address negotiations that aren’t public, the contract carries a $1.5 million cap hit. Gudas’ daughter, Tynka, announced that Gudas would be returning to Florida in a video released on social media on Wednesday morning.The 36-year-old Gudas spent the last three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, who traded his rights this week to Florida in exchange for forward A.J. Greer. Greer signed a four-year extension with a $4.25 million cap hit with the Ducks on Tuesday.
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— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) July 1, 2026Gudas previously skated with the Panthers for three seasons, including as a member of the 2022-23 squad that lost in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.Gudas has scored 42 goals and 211 career points in 885 career games, spread out across five teams: the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Washington Capitals, the Panthers and the Ducks.This story will be updated.Jul 1, 2026Connections: Sports EditionSpot the pattern. Connect the termsFind the hidden link between sports terms
