Insider: Florida Panthers Confirmed Sellers Ahead of Trade Deadline

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is listening to trade offers ahead of Friday's deadline, as the organization has decided to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports the Panthers have a couple of pending free-agents who teams are interested in, and a move, or two, could be coming within the next 48 hours.

The Panthers lost again last night and my understanding is they've made the decision to be sellers as far as listening on pending UFAs, which most notably include the likes of AJ. Greer and Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has a 16-team no-trade list. Doesn't mean he will be dealt for sure, just means Florida is listening.

Bobrovsky is the prized jewel here, and easily the best goaltender available on the trade market. He's been linked to the Montreal Canadiens the past couple of weeks, but so has Jordan Binnington out of St. Louis, so it's going to come down to what the Canadiens want in return.

Bobrovsky, 37, is making $10 million AAV this season, and if the Panthers retain 50% of his remaining contract, could get back a significant return in this trade. Goalie Bob has trade protection against half the teams in the league, and is looking to join a contending team, only if he has to. Bobrovsky would ideally remain in Florida, and even if he's traded, could circle back and sign with the Panthers in the summer.

If Montreal doesn't pull this off, keep an eye on the Seattle Kraken, Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, and Detroit Red Wings.

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