🔥 Trending Radko Gudas: Florida Panthers Acquire Defenseman Rights

Radko Gudas is a professional ice hockey defenseman from the Czech Republic, known for his rugged, hard-hitting style of play ²³⁵. Born on June 5, 1990, in Kladno, Czechia (formerly Czechoslovakia), Gudas has had a notable career in the National Hockey League (NHL) ¹⁵.

Career Highlights and Teams

Gudas began his professional career in 2007 and has played for several NHL teams throughout his tenure ⁴. His career in the NHL has included stints with:

• Tampa Bay Lightning ³
• Philadelphia Flyers ³
• Washington Capitals ³
• Anaheim Ducks (where he served as captain) ³
• Florida Panthers (his most recent team as of 2026) ³⁵

He is particularly valued for his ability to kill penalties and help close out victories, often described as a physical presence on the ice ².

Current Status

As of the 2025-2026 regular season, Radko Gudas plays for the Florida Panthers ⁵. The Panthers acquired his rights from the Anaheim Ducks ⁶. His last reported contract was a 3-year deal worth $12,000,000, with a cap hit of $4,000,000 per season, which expired at the end of the 2024-2025 season, making him an Unrestricted Free Agent as of the 2025-2026 season ⁷.

Physical Attributes

Gudas stands at 6 feet 0 inches tall and weighs 208 pounds ⁵. His birthdate is June 5, 1990, making him 36 years old as of 2026 ⁵.