Radko Gudas News

Uvis Balinskis will enter Florida's lineup on Thursday, sending Gudas to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 36-year-old Gudas has played seven games this season, limited by injuries, averaging 13:41 time-on-ice, recording zero points, 12 blocks, and 17 hits.

Gudas played 12:27 time-on-ice in last Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but was battling an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The hard-hitting defenseman is averaging 13:08 time-on-ice, recording zero points and 13 hits in six games. He will return to Florida's lineup on Wednesday in Ottawa.

Gudas played 12:27 time-on-ice in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but was battling an undisclosed injury and did not play on Tuesday. The hard-hitting defenseman is averaging 13:08 time-on-ice, recording zero points and 13 hits in six games.

Gudas played 12:27 time-on-ice in yesterday's 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Tuesday. The hard-hitting defenseman is averaging 13:08 time-on-ice, recording zero points and 13 hits in six games. Uvis Balinskis will draw into the lineup as Gudas' replacement

Just hours before Wednesday's Free Agent signing window, Florida had announced through their social media account that Radko Gudas has signed a six-year deal worth $1.5M AAV ($9.0M total). The 36-year-old bruising defender is entering his 15th NHL season and will return to Florida for a 4th campaign after spending 2020-2023 in a Panthers' uniform. In 2025-26, he had two goals, 13 points and 67 PIMs in 56 games while being a steady veteran presence on Anaheim's blueline.

After three seasons in Anaheim, Gudas is set to become a UFA on Wednesday. Florida acquired his negotiating so they can get a head start on bringing him back. Gudas played with the Panthers from 2021 to 2023, where ehe had 44 points (7G / 37A) but more importantly for his brand of hockey, 917 hits and 314 blocked shots. He would likely settle into a third-pairing role if he signs with the Panthers at age-36.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One against the Utah Mammoth due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. He was originally listed as a game-time decision for Game One against the Vegas Golden Knights, but has yet to make his series debut, missing his 10th consecutive game. The 35-year-old defenseman also missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season, and it is unclear if he will be an option for Game Six.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One against the Utah Mammoth due to an undisclosed injury and subsequently missed the rest of the series. He was originally listed as a game-time decision for Game One against the Vegas Golden Knights, but did not play and is likely ruled out for Game Two as well. The 35-year-old defenseman also missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season, and it is unclear if he will be an option for Game Three.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One against the Utah Mammoth due to an undisclosed injury and subsequently missed the rest of the series. The 35-year-old defenseman also missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season, but is nearing a return and could be an option in Game Two against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One against the Utah Mammoth due to an undisclosed injury and subsequently missed the rest of the series. The 35-year-old defenseman also missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season, but is nearing a return and could be an option in Game One against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One on Monday due to an undisclosed injury and subsequently missed Game Two. The 35-year-old defenseman missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season and will remain on the sidelines in Game Three.

Gudas was limited to only 9:40 time-on-ice in Game One on Monday due to an undsiclosed injury. The 35-year-old defenseman missed significant time in the final weeks of the regular season and will return to the sidelines in Game Two. Drew Helleson will draw into the lineup as Gudas' replacement.

Gudas was a surprise scratch on Tuesday, with the Ducks not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Gudas has two goals and 11 assists in 56 games this season.

Gudas has missed the last five games with a lower-body injury, but was on the ice for Saturday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Sunday. The Ducks went 1-4-0 in those five games without Gudas.