The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman Keith Ballard to Vancouver in a four-player deal that included the Canucks? first-round pick. New Florida general manager Dale Tallon sent Ballard and forward Victor Oreskovich to the Canucks for well-traveled forward Steve Bernier, Michael Grabner and the 25th overall pick in Friday?s draft. Florida used the pick to select Moose Jaw center Quinton Howden.