Confirmed Signing with Link: [FLA] F Anton Lundell re-signs with the Panthers (6 years, $5M AAV)

[jonlin]

KK contract 2.0

Blind man need new eyes?

Didn't he ' break out' in his rookie season and regress a bit since then?

"regress" is 17p in 24gp with +8 on the Stanley Cup winning team as a 3C, playing all situations and 200ft. Heard it on HF, so must be true

 

[Neutrinos]

There are a lot of jealous GMs around the league right now...

 

[Kahvi]

Thank you

That's a certified HockeyVirus guarantee. Lundell's contract will be the best in the NHL for the next 6 years.

 

[jonlin]

This is truly amazing - On Panthers facebook, some fans thinks its too much money for Lundell. Jeesus - too much sunshine it seems?

 

[mattihp]

Wow. That's a bit for a playoff guy.

 

[hirawl]

Baby Barkov also when it comes to contracts. Well done by both parties.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Never heard of him
Reminds me of Lindt chocolate

Didn’t watch the playoffs?

 

[ManofSteel55]

Great deal. I think this one will age very well for the Panthers. He is going to be worth more than this cap hit very soon, if he isn't already.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Didn’t watch the playoffs?

Round 1 isn’t a long time to watch.

 

[Tupu]

That's a certified HockeyVirus guarantee. Lundell's contract will be the best in the NHL for the next 6 years.

His or Forslings? Zito doink the job

 

[Iwishihadaspacebar]

By year 4 and 5 this is going to look one of the best contracts in the league. This kid is class and highly likely the regular 2C at that point

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Taxes

14%

 

[dgibb10]

That's a certified HockeyVirus guarantee. Lundell's contract will be the best in the NHL for the next 6 years.

Jack Hughes makes 8 million dollars for the next 6 years and is 3 months older than Lundell

 

[NotCommitted]

I was really impressed with Lundell during last post-season and even more so this year. Plays a very solid and mature center game for such a young player and a lot of his offense seemed to come at pretty clutch times. Also his usage has not been easy or sheltered in any fashion, often the 3rd line was playing tougher minutes than the 2nd.

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Fair deal. Likely will be a steal as early as this season

 

[dkollidas]

Florida doing smart biz here

 

[Easternbull]

Anton is no 3 line center. While Bennett/Tchucky where struggling Lundell and Luostarinen had the best advanced stats against McDavid in the finals.

Point totals will improve, but scoring titles and regular season awards are just fluff compared to the post season.

Lundell is a bonafide winner and a leader. He was a captain for HIFK mens team at the age of 19!! Captain of the gold med l U-20 team and will also have letter on his chest when Ekblad leaves in the future.

 

[Dread Clawz]

I thought 2-3 year deal to create some space for the near future but getting him at this price is a win in comparison

I thought I saw an article saying they are having talks with Bennett as well but fit wise that’s going to be tough, by next year Lundell should have grown past his current 3C role

Benny is 100% getting signed, our whole identity stems from him.

 

[Dread Clawz]

KK contract 2.0

You just love a beating, don't you?

 

[Dread Clawz]

After getting 17pts in 24 playoffs game while being great defensively. Very good contract.

He was also Florida's leading scorer at ES in the playoffs.

 

[Puckstuff]

Lundell is really good. But after Forsling/Ekblad that D is looking like it's taken a big step back. No Montour.

 

[jonlin]

Lundell is really good. But after Forsling/Ekblad that D is looking like it's taken a big step back. No Montour.

Well, Montour outpriced himself after 2022-2023. This year he was worse. At 7.125M there was nothing to do. I also feel Ekblad has regressed. Forsling is the goto now at a steal of a contract. I bet Ekblad is gone after this year and Zito searches for a cheaper option to keep the team competative.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Lundell is really good. But after Forsling/Ekblad that D is looking like it's taken a big step back. No Montour.

Forsling - Ekblad
Mikkola - Schmidt

They will add a D at the deadline

Kulikov plays with Balinskis or Bjornfot. Either could be decent next season. Or they could not..but the potential is there...

It'll have to be a more defensive minded group than last season's blue line. No Montour, no OEL. Maybe Barkov even plays point on the pp1.

 

[ES]

The players who got still ongoing comparable 2nd contracts are Drake Batherson, Travis Konecny and Alex Tuch.

Defensively Lundell is great but I say he needs to establish himself around 60-point player to the contract look a good one.

 

[TotalHomer]

The players who got still ongoing comparable 2nd contracts are Drake Batherson, Travis Konecny and Alex Tuch.

Defensively Lundell is great but I say he needs to establish himself around 60-point player to the contract look a good one.

I would pay him five just based on his current play. He brings so much more than points. Good thing is he has a lot of room to grow.