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Florida Panthers Face Free Agency Crunch Following Stanley Cup Win

Rival teams are preparing offers for Marchand, with Florida constrained by its tight salary cap.

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Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand skates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Overview

  • Brad Marchand was acquired at the trade deadline from Boston and led the Panthers with 20 points in 23 postseason games, including six goals in the Final, en route to their 2025 Stanley Cup victory.
  • Marchand, Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett and defenseman Aaron Ekblad are set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1.
  • With roughly $19 million in available cap space, Florida faces tight financial constraints in negotiating extensions for its key free agents.
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs and other clubs are reportedly poised to make offers for Florida’s top unrestricted free agents this summer.
  • Florida's championship roster was built largely through trades, free agency and waivers, raising questions about whether its core can be retained.