Markstrom will protect the home net in Sunday's preseason matchup against Carolina, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Balinskis (foot) has skated for the first two days of training camp, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Friday.
Mikkola (knee) has skated with Seth Jones during the first two days of training camp, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports Friday.
Luostarinen focused on adding muscle during the offseason, Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site reports Friday.
Vilmanis could have an opportunity to begin the 2026-27 season on the third line alongside Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Schmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Hovorka signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.
Perfetti signed five-year, $30 million contract with the Jets on Wednesday.
Thrun signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Jets on Thursday, per Murat Ates of The Athletic.
Sebrango agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Florida on Wednesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.
