NHL Insider Drops Major Update on Brad Marchand Free Agency

NHL Insider Drops Major Update on Brad Marchand Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports.The Florida Panthers are the two-time Stanley Cup champions after taking down the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final again.

Florida dominated over the final few games to claim another title.But as the offseason gets going, the team could have some big chances coming.

The Panthers have a few key players entering free agency, and it could force the front office to make some major decisions.One of those players is veteran Brad Marchand, whom the Panthers traded for during the season.

Marchand was special for the Panthers during his tenure with the team, and there have been real questions about his future in Florida.But NHL insider Elliotte Friedman dropped a major update on it all.

According to Friedman, interested teams would need to give Marchand a reason to leave the Panthers.Elliotte Friedman: Re Brad Marchand: I think you've got to give him a reason to leave Florida - 32 Thoughts Podcast NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) June 23, 2025It seems that the veteran enjoyed his time in Florida and could be looking to stay put.

The Panthers would likely love to keep him in town, and he seemed to fit right in within the locker room.Over 23 playoff games with the Panthers, Marchand scored 10 goals and 10 assists.

His contributions were a massive part of this team winning the title again.Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena.

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images If the veteran does return to the Panthers, Florida could be the favorites to win it all again next year.

Center Sam Bennett and defenseman Aaron Ekblad are also free agents this summer.If the Panthers want to keep the core together, it could cost them a pretty penny.

But it could be worthwhile if this team keeps winning at a high level.

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