The Florida Panthers have secured forward Sam Reinhart with an eight-year, $69 million contract extension, maintaining a core player who significantly contributed to their first Stanley Cup victory. Reinhart, who scored a career-high 57 goals and 94 points in the 2023-24 season, also excelled defensively, finishing fourth in Selke Trophy voting. The deal ensures that Reinhart, along with key players Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, will be part of the Panthers' roster for the next six years. This contract was finalized just before the free agency deadline, preventing Reinhart from entering the market. Meanwhile, other notable NHL transactions include the Tampa Bay Lightning signing winger Jake Guentzel to a seven-year, $63 million deal. NHL free agency officially kicks off on Monday at noon ET.