Brad Marchand’s Blockbuster $31.5M Deal with Florida Panthers Sparks Championship Buzz and Raises Eyebrows

It’s not every day you see a seasoned star like Brad Marchand ink a long-term deal right after clinching a Stanley Cup, but that’s exactly what went down with the Florida Panthers. Marchand, fresh off a late-season trade from the Boston Bruins and a career-defining playoff run, has committed to the Panthers with a hefty six-year, $31.5 million extension. At 37, this move signals more than just a typical contract—it’s a declaration that the Panthers are doubling down on their championship momentum. After 16 years in Boston, including three as captain, Marchand’s trade was a seismic shift, but his impact in Florida was undeniable, lighting up the postseason with a personal best 10 playoff goals. For fans and insiders alike, this signing locks in a core piece of a team poised to dominate for years, especially alongside stars like Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart now secured through 2030. The Panthers aren’t just resting on their laurels; they’re building a dynasty. LEARN MORE

Fresh off an NHL championship, Brad Marchand is staying with the Florida Panthers long term.

The veteran left wing, who joined the team after a late-season trade from the Boston Bruins in March, has agreed to a six-year, $31.5 million extension with the Panthers.

Marchand, 37, was traded to the dominant Panthers after 16 seasons with the Bruins, including the past three as team captain. The winger’s eight-year contract with Boston, which started in 2016, expired this offseason.

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After negotiations for a new contract fell through with Boston, the team opted to trade him just before the NHL trade deadline for conditional 2027 second-round pick. The Bruins also retained 50% of Marchand’s salary for the remainder of the season.

Marchand thrived with the Panthers, becoming a key part of Florida’s postseason run. He scored a career-high 10 playoff goals, plus 10 postseason assists; six of those goals came in the Panthers’ 4-2 series win over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final.

With Marchand sticking around, Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk seemed pretty pleased with the re-signing.

It’s been a busy weekend for Florida, which has managed to keep its back-to-back championship-winning team together so far this offseason. The Panthers re-signed forward Sam Bennett on Saturday, with defenseman Aaron Ekblad signing a multi-year extension as well.

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With those three deals, the team will now have eight of its key players — including Tkachuk, forward Sam Reinhart, defenseman Seth Jones and more — locked up through 2030, setting the stage for a dominant couple of seasons in Florida.