SUNRISE, Fla. —  The Florida Panthers said Thursday that they obtained forward Nick Tarnasky from the Nashville Predators in return for right wing Wade Belak.

The 24-year-old Tarnasky notched one assist and 17 penalty minutes in 11 games for the Predators this season.

The 32-year-old Belak has played in 15 games with the Panthers this year, in which he recorded no points and 25 penalty minutes.

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