Panthers Cap Space, Explained: How Florida Kept Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand, & Sam Bennett with 'Miracle' Contracts

Panthers Know Veteran’s Deal Might Age Poorly—And They Don’t Care

The Florida Panthers aren’t worried about 2030. They’re too busy trying to win again in 2026.Brad Marchand, the NHL’s most divisive agitator turned respected veteran, signed a six-year, $32 million extension to stay with the Panthers through his age-43 season. The term raised eyebrows. The cap hit didn’t. But the message was clear: Florida is all-in on winning now—consequences be damned.In today’s NHL, that kind of mindset is a rarity. Most fron…

‘Florida is home’: Panthers keep trio of Bennett, Ekblad and Marchand

The Panthers brought the star trio of Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand back with new contracts, keeping the core of the Stanley Cup champions together.

"Kind of surprised all 3 got done": Elliotte Friedman makes feelings known on Panthers re-signing all 3 big UFAs Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett & Aaron Ekblad

NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman expressed his surprise and admiration after the Florida Panthers' re-signed.

Florida Panthers signings: Champs keep team together because winning sells

The Florida Panthers positioned themselves for more winning by re-signing Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand.

King Rat is back: Florida Panthers re-sign Stanley Cup star Brad Marchand | D'Angelo

Panthers GM Bill Zito has re-signed 3 elements of the team's Stanley Cup championship in Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand.

Panthers cap space, explained: How Florida kept Aaron Ekblad, Brad Marchand, & Sam Bennett with 'miracle' contracts

The Panthers are set to run it back in 2025-26, successfully retaining key pieces from their championship squad.