Panthers acquire Butler from Predators for Brennan

The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Bobby Butler from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman TJ Brennan.

Butler, 26, split the 2012-13 season between the Predators and New Jersey Devils, combining to total four goals and 11 points in 34 games. Butler previously played three seasons with the Ottawa Senators.

Brennan, 24, split last season between the Panthers and Buffalo Sabres, combining to total three goals and 10 points in 29 games. Brennan was a second-round pick by the Sabres in the 2007 NHL Draft.

Each player can become a restricted free agent this summer.