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Brad Marchand Sweepstakes Heat Up as Superstar's Potential Shocking Salary Revealed

Originally posted on Blade of Steel | By Daniel Lucente | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 8:28 PM ET

It seems as though Brad Marchand could be getting offers as high as $8 million per year or more in free agency, which could place the Panthers on the outside.

Brad Marchand has been an amazing addition to the Florida Panthers in their pursuit of another Stanley Cup. While he's looking to help his team win another championship, the veteran is also a free agent this summer.

Marchand is in the final year of his eight-year deal that he signed with the Boston Bruins back in 2016, and the belief is he'll command a contract in the ballpark of $8 million, which is a pay raise from his current deal, per NHL insider Chris Johnston.

'Brad Marchand will have plenty of teams interested, some willing to offer $8m per; Panthers unlikely to be able to keep him.'
- Chris Johnston

Marchand was the key reason the Panthers eliminated the Leafs

The 37-year-old has produced 14 points in 17 playoff games, and he continued to haunt the Toronto Maple Leafs yet again in the Eastern Conference Semifinals as well.

Florida GM Bill Zito had nothing but good things to say about Marchand, as can be seen in the excerpt below.

'There's no secrets as to what he is as a player, as a competitor,' Zito said. 'Getting to know him a little bit more (as) a human, he's more special than I could have imagined on that front. As a teammate and as a character human. From that standpoint, it's like frosting on the cake.'

Sure, he may be the newest player on the roster, but Marchand is also the oldest and most experienced player in Paul Maurice's squad. His toughness and production on both ends of the ice, however, are extremely valuable.

It would be very surprising if the Panthers didn't try to run it back with Marchand and keep him around, but only if the price is right.

Regardless, Marchand is going to have a lot of interest in the open market this summer. Either way, he will be getting dollar bills thrown his way.

This article first appeared on Blade of Steel and was syndicated with permission.

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