Radko Gudas signed a six-year contract with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.
Financial terms were not announced.
The 36-year-old defenseman, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, was traded to Florida by the Anaheim Ducks for A.J. Greer on Monday.
“Radko is a proven, experienced leader and a strong, reliable defensive presence for our blueline,” general manager Bill Zito said. “He is keenly familiar with our team, having been a big part of our first run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2023, and we are thrilled to welcome Radko and his family back to South Florida.”
Gudas had 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 56 regular-season games for the Ducks this season and no points in one Stanley Cup Playoff game. Gudas returns to the Panthers, where he played three seasons (2020-23) and helped them advance to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, a five-game loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. He signed with the Ducks on July 1, 2023, and was named captain Sept. 19, 2024.
The announcement of the contract came a few hours after Gudas’ daughter announced in a social media post he will be staying with Florida.
