Marchand and the Panthers are nearing a six-year contract extension 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, a deal with a $6.1 million average annual value.

The Panthers have done a masterful job re-signing their own free agents this offseason. In addition to Marchand, Florida has kept top-six center Sam Bennett (eight years, $64 million) and star defenseman Aaron Ekblad (eight years, $48.8 million).

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.