We kind of wax poetic about the team and the community they’ve become, and I think this is a great example of what it means to them.’

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.

SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Brad Marchand on a six-year contract extension.