Matt Ross: Ekblad and Marchand Staying in FLA!

Matt Ross: Ekblad and Marchand Staying in FLA!
- Matt Ross

Marchand's contract should be rejected, he doesn't have 6 years remaining in the tank at 37 years old.

Marchand's contract should be rejected, he doesn't have 6 years remaining in the tank at 37 years old.
- SPIDEROCKSTAR

After seeing how many times the Panthers burnt Evan Bouchard in the finals, I say the league should reject his contract for fear of what his D zone defense will do to the health of Edmonton goalies. REJECT!!!!

Crazy….

Zito looks like a genius right now.  We'll see how that holds up when he can't use the playoff salary cap loophole at the 2026 deadline.  Not to mention they'll probably have to move some big contributor/depth guys because of these 3 big name signings.  I dunno, if they can stay healthy and older guys like Marchand and Bobrosky don't fall off too much they'll still be fun to watch next year.  Beyond 26-27 this team may look like every other modern Dynasty that fell hard after a couple of cups (i.e. Pittsburgh & Chicago)

Zito looks like a genius right now.  We'll see how that holds up when he can't use the playoff salary cap loophole at the 2026 deadline.  Not to mention they'll probably have to move some big contributor/depth guys because of these 3 big name signings.  I dunno, if they can stay healthy and older guys like Marchand and Bobrosky don't fall off too much they'll still be fun to watch next year.  Beyond 26-27 this team may look like every other modern Dynasty that fell hard after a couple of cups (i.e. Pittsburgh & Chicago)
- greenyone

6 years is crazy.

Marchand had a hell of a playoff but to me that was him emptying the tank. He is a great leader but his game has been eroding after his surgeries. Good for him. I would be absolutely shocked if he's still played at 43.

Can't root for him anymore

6 years is crazy.

Marchand had a hell of a playoff but to me that was him emptying the tank. He is a great leader but his game has been eroding after his surgeries. Good for him. I would be absolutely shocked if he's still played at 43.

Can't root for him anymore
- Mahewman

I'd be shocked if he's still playing at 43. Zito is conceding to taking on that cap hit for a few years after he retires. Although I wouldn't be surprised if 'The Rat" keeps lacing them up for the easy money or hopes he's offered a buyout when both parties conclude that he's too far over the hill. Maybe he and Rick Dipietro can sip margaritas on a beach somewhere together and laugh about it while they count thier cash.

I'd be shocked if he's still playing at 43. Zito is conceding to taking on that cap hit for a few years after he retires. Although I wouldn't be surprised if 'The Rat" keeps lacing them up for the easy money or hopes he's offered a buyout when both parties conclude that he's too far over the hill. Maybe he and Rick Dipietro can sip margaritas on a beach somewhere together and laugh about it while they count thier cash.
- greenyone

These guys stay conditioned much better these days.