Florida Panthers Acquire Forward Garnet Hathaway and 2026 Sixth-Round Draft Selection

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Garnet Hathaway and Philadelphia's 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Florida's 2026 fifth-round pick and 2027 fourth-round pick, with Philadelphia retaining 50% of Hathaway's contract. Hathaway, 34, appeared in 66 games with Philadelphia in 2025-26, leading the Flyers with 252 hits (ninth most in the NHL) while posting three points. The 6-foot-2 forward has played 672 NHL games over 11 seasons.