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With Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, and Brad Marchand recently signed to long-term deals, the Florida Panthers’ roster has rare ...

The two-time defending Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers are keeping defenseman Aaron Ekblad, signing him to an eight-year, $48.8 million contract extension on Monday, league sources told The ...

Aaron Ekblad has spent his entire career with Florida. Patrick Andres | Jun 30, 2025 Aaron Ekblad battles Connor McDavid for the puck during the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. / Jim Rassol-Imagn Images ...

Aaron Ekblad agreed to an eight-year deal worth an average of $6.1 million per season. Brad Marchand committed to six years at around $5 million annually, according to Sportsnet.

The Florida Panthers have successfully retained Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad before the 2025 NHL free agency window opened. With just $19 million in available cap space, GM Bill ...

Aaron Ekblad just helped the Florida Panthers win back-to-back Stanley Cups. He played big minutes and looked solid on defense. But now, with free agency coming up, some experts are raising questions.

Aaron Ekblad’s upcoming contract decision on whether to return to the Florida Panthers or sign elsewhere could have wide-reaching effects across the NHL.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) celebrates after scoring against the Edmonton Oilers during the third period of Game 3 in the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, June 9 ...

Sanderson/Ekblad, Zub/Chabot, Jensen/Kleven is solid. — Patrick S. Honestly, I’d be pretty surprised if the Panthers let Ekblad walk. We know he doesn’t want to leave.

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 ...

One pending Panthers UFA veteran also needing a contract extension – star defenseman Aaron Ekblad – could be the core component who gets squeezed out has to head elsewhere in free agency.