Florida Panthers Extend Contract with Brad Marchand for Six Years

The Florida Panthers and pending unrestricted free agent forward Brad Marchand have agreed to a six-year contract, as reported by TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun. The deal includes a front-loaded structure with $1 million in base salary per season and the remainder in signing bonus, resulting in an average annual value (AAV) of $5.25 million.

Marchand, 37, will have a no-move clause for the first four seasons and partial no-trade protection for the final two seasons. He joined the Panthers last season after being traded by the Boston Bruins, contributing 23 goals and 51 points in 71 games between the two teams. In the playoffs, he scored 10 goals and 20 points in 23 games, helping the Panthers secure the Stanley Cup.

Marchand played a significant role in Boston, aiding the team in winning their first Stanley Cup in 39 years in 2011. He was part of a successful era with the Bruins, achieving multiple accolades including three Presidents' Trophies, five division titles, and three Stanley Cup Final appearances.

The 5-foot-9 winger recently concluded an eight-year, $49 million contract with an annual cap hit of $6.125 million. Drafted by the Bruins in 2006, Marchand has amassed 424 goals and 980 points in 1,100 career games across both the Bruins and Panthers. His standout season was in 2018-19, where he recorded 36 goals and 100 points in 79 games, earning multiple all-star selections.

Marchand, a native of Halifax, has also represented Canada in international competitions, winning gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off, the 2016 World Championship, and the World Cup of Hockey.

According to the source: TSN.