Hammond announced his retirement from hockey on Monday.
Hammond will join the Panthers on a professional tryout agreement, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.
Hammond was pulled in the third period of Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes after allowing six goals on 30 shots.
Hammond will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Hurricanes.
Hammond will be between the pipes Sunday against the Red Wings, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Hammond allowed five goals on 28 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres.
Hammond will be stationed between the pipes for Thursday's home tilt with the Sabres.
Hammond will get the starting nod in Vegas on Monday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hammond will start Thursday's road game versus the Avalanche, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.