Field Level Media
05 Mar 2025, 23:35 GMT+10
(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images)
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for forward Patrick Giles.
The trade comes one day after the Sharks held Vanecek out of the lineup for trade-related reasons.
By acquiring Vanecek, the Panthers are providing depth behind two-time Vezina Trophy recipient Sergei Bobrovsky. The team traded backup Spencer Knight and a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Seth Jones and a fourth-round selection in 2026.
Vanecek, 29, owns a 3-10-3 record with a 3.88 goals-against average and .882 save percentage in 18 games (17 starts) this season. He is a pending unrestricted free agent this summer.
Vanecek is 94-52-20 with a 2.82 GAA and .903 SP in 181 career games (169 starts) with the Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils and Sharks.
Giles, 25, has seven points (five goals, two assists) in 39 games with Charlotte of the American Hockey League. He has yet to notch a point in nine games with the Panthers.
--Field Level Media
Get a daily dose of Tennis Times news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Tennis Times.
More Information(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images) The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday...
(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images) Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday...
(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images) Former Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is retiring as a member of the team, general...
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Former cricketers Aakash Chopra, Ajay Jadeja, and Anil Kumble paid tribute to the bond that MS Dhoni...
(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images) Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin is turning his pursuit of the NHL record...
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5 (ANI): Ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain...
DUBLIN, Ireland: Homelessness in Ireland has reached an all-time high, with 15,286 people in emergency accommodation in January 2025,...
TOKYO, Japan: The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year, the health ministry...
AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla has taken a key step toward launching its long-promised robotaxi service by applying for a transportation permit...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. military has 30 days to decide how it will find and remove transgender service members. This may involve...
DES MOINES, Iowa: Iowa lawmakers have passed a new law that removes protections for gender identity from the state's civil rights code....
DUBLIN, Ireland: Dublin has unveiled a new 5.5 million euro cycle track along the south quays, enhancing safety and accessibility for...