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Panthers Move to Lock Up Championship Core as Free Agency Looms

Florida is balancing its salary cap with rival bids to secure its championship core before free agency opens.

Overview

  • Florida Panthers celebrate back-to-back Stanley Cup wins as they enter a key offseason.
  • Unrestricted free agents Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad have each publicly expressed their intent to remain with the team.
  • General manager Bill Zito says he believes the Panthers can re-sign all three using their $19 million in salary cap space.
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering offers for the trio, introducing competition to contract negotiations.
  • Formal talks have started with Aaron Ekblad and are expected to intensify with all pending free agents ahead of the July 1 opening of free agency.