After successfully extending Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, and Sam Bennett, the Florida Panthers appear ready to make the tough decision to move an important player ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

With the help of their state not having income tax, Florida re-signed forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Aaron Ekblad on Monday, a day before the start of NHL free agency. Marchand, 37, signed a six-year contract with a $5.25 million average annual value, while Ekblad, 29, got an eight-year contract with a $6.1 million AAV.

The Florida Panthers are getting the band back together after their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship -- and that means extending one familiar face and one newer one. Forward Brad Marchand is signing a six-year,