Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Champion Panthers Re-Sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad
FLORIDA, JUN 30 – Brad Marchand's six-year, $32 million extension secures his role in the Panthers' core as they aim for a third consecutive Stanley Cup, with a $5.3 million average annual value.
- The Florida Panthers signed veteran forward Brad Marchand to a six-year, just under $32 million extension through his age-43 season, according to Elliotte Friedman.
- After failed negotiations with the Boston Bruins, Marchand was traded to the Panthers at the 2025 deadline, with Boston retaining 50% of his salary.
- Friedman reports Marchand scored 20 points in 23 playoff games, anchoring a key third line for the Panthers' back-to-back Stanley Cups.
- By securing Marchand, Bennett, and Ekblad, the Panthers retain a core with about $5.75 million in cap space, committed through at least 2029-30.
- The extension aims to secure Florida’s pursuit of the NHL's first three-peat in over 40 years, with the core signed through at least 2030 to sustain championship contention.
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The Panthers are able to re-sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad
Marchand & Ekblad resigned – Pictured: Florida Panthers — Credit: Bruce Bennett The Panthers managed to fit two of their key players from their most recent Stanley Cup run under the wage cap by re-signing them. Florida re-signed defender Aaron Ekblad and winger Brad Marchand on Monday, one day before NHL free agency began, thanks to their state’s exemption from income tax. Ekblad, 29, received an eight-year contract with an average yearly value …
Panthers manage to re-sign Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad after Stanley Cup triumph
With the help of their state not having income tax, the Florida Panthers re-signed forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Monday, a day before the start of NHL free agency.
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