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Call us crazy, but Panthers should pursue Jordan Binnington after the Hellebuyck trade

With Connor Hellebuyck traded to New Jersey, the Florida Panthers should consider acquiring Stanley Cup champion Jordan Binnington from the St. Louis Blues.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 6:45 PM
Call us crazy, but Panthers should pursue Jordan Binnington after the Hellebuyck trade
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Ryan Gagne argues the Florida Panthers should pursue a trade for Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington.
  • The New Jersey Devils acquired star goalie Connor Hellebuyck after the Panthers missed out on trading for him.
  • Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom is sidelined with an injury after posting a save percentage below .900.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Rat Trick's Ryan Gagne argues that the Florida Panthers should target St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington. Following Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils, Gagne believes Florida must address its unstable goaltending situation by pursuing a trade for the Stanley Cup-winning netminder.

Florida's offseason addition Jacob Markström has struggled with injuries and inconsistent form, leaving Akira Schmid carrying a heavy workload. With Joel Hofer taking over the starting role in St. Louis, Gagne contends that acquiring Binnington's $6 million cap hit would give the Panthers the proven starter needed for another title run.

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