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Could Panthers' Evan Rodrigues And Jesper Boqvist Re-Enter NHL Trade Talks?
- The Panthers traded Jeff Petry to the Minnesota Wild for a conditional seventh-round pick ahead of the deadline.
- Rodrigues and Boqvist could re-enter trade discussions as the Panthers seek to balance cap space and assets.
- Rodrigues, 32, has shifted to center and provides versatility with a $3 million cap hit for this season and next.
- Boqvist has had a disappointing season but is another affordable, depth forward option for teams,
- Boqvist remains on a $1.5 million cap hit with another year on his contract, offering depth value.
- The Panthers may push to maximize returns by trading players now rather than in the off-season.
- The ongoing injury situation to Aleksander Barkov influences cap and lineup decisions for Florida.
- If Florida falls out of playoff contention, A.J. Greer could also be a trade candidate.
- Rodrigues' experience and two-way play may attract teams seeking middle-six depth.
- Overall, the scenario points to Florida balancing cap space with asset value ahead of the deadline.
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