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 agreed to a six-year contract extension, reportedly 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 worth roughly $6.1 million annually.

The Florida Panthers agreed to a six-year extension with the forward that’s worth just under $32 million, SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Monday. The Panthers, who signed Aaron Ekblad to an eight-year extension earlier in the day, were left with about $5.75 million in cap space.