Panthers and Anton Lundell agree on a 6-year, $30 million contract

By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates his goal with teammate Anton Lundell (15) after scoring on the Edmonton Oilers during the first period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Nathan Denette]

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Anton Lundell and the Florida Panthers have agreed to a six-year, $30 million contract, one ensuring that the Stanley Cup champions have all eight of their leading scorers back to defend their title. Lundell was a restricted free agent. He had 13 goals and 22 assists in 78 games for the Panthers this past season, and his production was even better in the playoffs — with 17 points in 24 games. Panthers president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito says “we are excited to see him continue to grow and succeed with the Panthers.”