"After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Florida Panthers had a bit of a scare heading into the offseason. Three crucial players, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad, were set up to become free agents. GM Bill Zito had a big task on his hands and knew he had to bring them back. He also had to retool the roster in hopes of being back in the Stanley Cup finals, but was it enough?"
"Rumors about the possible changes to the roster got many people talking about what the team could look like for the 2025-26 season. However, Zito would not only retain the biggest names on the roster but he also added depth. He brought back Bennett and Ekblad on eight-year deals and Marchand on a six-year deal. He also brought in goaltender Daniil Tarasov, left winger Thomas Nosek, defenseman Jeff Petry, and center Luke Kunin on one-year deals,"
The Florida Panthers entered the offseason after consecutive Stanley Cup wins facing key free-agent decisions for Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aaron Ekblad. GM Bill Zito secured long-term deals for Bennett and Ekblad and a six-year deal for Marchand while adding depth with Daniil Tarasov, Thomas Nosek, Jeff Petry, and Luke Kunin on one-year contracts. Tarasov could provide crucial relief for starter Sergei Bobrovsky. Matthew Tkachuk will be out until December with a lower-body injury, increasing pressure on the roster to start strong and secure a playoff spot amid stronger divisional competition.
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