The Florida Panthers have traded a forward to the New York Rangers

The Florida Panthers sent forward Frank Vatrano to the New York Rangers for a 4th round pick in 2022.

This move allowed the Panthers to make more space under the salary cap, as they will save 2.5M$. Is this move related to their interest in Claude Giroux?

That's a strong possibility, as Giroux is carrying a 8.2M$ impact under the cap. With this move, the Panthers have a little bit more than 5.4M$ available.