Inside the NHL’s Hottest Free Agency Secrets: What the Draft Combine Whispers Reveal
Assuming he takes the old Elbo Room discount to remain a Panther, however, the intrigue will turn to fellow UFAs Ekblad and Brad Marchand. Bennett is likely to still cost, at minimum, $8 million per year, which would leave Florida with $11 million to replace a No. 1 defenseman, a top-nine winger and a backup goalie to get to a full lineup without major subtractions elsewhere.
It feels likely that Ekblad, a career Panther, will get the bulk of that. But what if GM Bill Zito decides Marchand is an integral piece after the way he’s excelled this postseason? His asking price could top $8 million, even at age 37, and that would make for some real tough decisions in South Florida.
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