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Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Champion Panthers Re-Sign Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad
- The Florida Panthers signed Brad Marchand to a six-year contract extension in early July 2025, keeping the 37-year-old forward in South Florida.
- Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Panthers in March 2025 after 15 NHL seasons and a Stanley Cup win with Boston in 2011.
- Marchand played 10 regular-season games and scored 10 goals with 10 assists in the playoffs, becoming a key postseason contributor for Florida's second consecutive Stanley Cup.
- The deal, valued at roughly $5 million per year, comes alongside similar eight-year contracts for key players Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad. Panthers GM Bill Guerin commented that the terms of the agreement make sense for both the team and the player.
- Marchand's extension secures him as a long-term leader in Florida, reflecting his growing acceptance by the team and fans despite initial skepticism after his trade.
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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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