BREAKING NEWS: Jonathan Huberdeau Signs Four-Year Extension with Florida Panthers Following Barkov Declaration
In a major move that solidifies the Florida Panthersโ core for years to come, star winger Jonathan Huberdeau has officially signed a four-year contract extension, the team announced today. The announcement comes just hours after captain Aleksander Barkov publicly declared his commitment to finishing his career in Florida, signaling a strong show of unity and ambition from the teamโs leadership group.
Huberdeauโs new deal is reportedly worth $9.5 million annually, keeping one of the NHLโs premier playmakers in Sunrise through the 2029-30 season. The extension ends months of speculation surrounding Huberdeauโs future and ensures that the Panthers’ potent top line remains intact as the franchise eyes a return to the Stanley Cup Final.
โI couldnโt be happier to stay in Florida,โ Huberdeau said in a press release. โThis team, this city, the fansโweโve built something special here. I believe in what weโre doing and Iโm all-in to help us win a championship.โ
The timing of the announcement couldnโt be more strategic. Just yesterday, Barkovโlong considered the franchise cornerstoneโtold reporters, โI want to be a Panther for life,โ reinforcing the organization’s message of stability, loyalty, and shared vision. Within 24 hours, Huberdeau put pen to paper, turning words into action.
Panthers GM Bill Zito spoke to the media following the extension, saying, โThis is a statement from our organization and from Jonathan. Weโre not just trying to competeโweโre trying to win. Keeping our core together is the first step, and todayโs deal reflects that.โ
Huberdeau, 31, has spent his entire NHL career with the Panthers since being drafted third overall in 2011. A gifted passer with elite hockey IQ, he holds multiple franchise records, including most assists and points in a single season. Heโs been a vital part of Floridaโs resurgence over the past few years, forming one of the leagueโs most dangerous duos alongside Barkov.
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