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Florida’s championship depth relies on this reliable Finnish duo, whose elite two-way play and sneaky offensive upside position them to shatter career benchmarks in the coming season.

The Panthers are keeping another piece of their core with a long-term contract, as Eetu Luostarinen got an extension.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Forward Eetu Luostarinen signed an eight-year with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. The new contract, worth a reported $40 million for a $5 million cap hit, will extend him through the 2034-35 season. Prior to the extension, Luostarinen’s most recent contract was a three-year, $9 million deal — a $3 million cap hit — set to expire after the 2026-27 season. Later Wednesday, ...

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers got a head start on NHL Free Agency (in 2027) by reportedly signing veteran […] This article: NHL Free Agency: Florida Panthers Sign Veteran Forward to Long Term Extension originally appeared on Florida Hockey Now.

Florida rewards the versatile Finnish forward with a massive raise and long-term security, solidifying a core roster of twelve stars committed to South Florida through the decade.

The Panthers are close to a contract extension with Eetu Luostarinen, who has won two Stanley Cups with the team.

Eetu Luostarinen and Mackie Samoskevich had a goal and two assists each as the Florida Panthers cruised past the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 on Saturday night. Tomas Nosek, with two goals, Cole Reinhardt and A.J. Greer, into the empty net to go along with an assist, provided the rest of the offense for Florida. Daniil Tarasov made 17 saves for the Panthers, who snapped a four-game slide.