According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Marchand is reportedly sticking with the defending Stanley Cup champions for the long haul, inking a six-year contract extension worth just under $32 million.

Marchand and the Panthers are nearing a six-year contract extension worth just less than $32 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliott Friedman. That comes after Friedman reported the Panthers reached an eight-year contract with Aaron Ekblad, a deal with a $6.1 million average annual value.

Fresh off their second straight Stanley Cup championship, the Florida Panthers gave their fans plenty of reason for celebration on Monday. Three days after locking up Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year,