Panthers lock up Lundell on 6-year extension worth reported $30M

The Florida Panthers signed forward Anton Lundell to a six-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

The contract has an average annual value of $5 million, TSN's Chris Johnston reports. Lundell was a restricted free agent.

Lundell, 22, tallied 13 goals and 35 points last season. He added three goals and 17 points in 24 playoff contests en route to winning the Stanley Cup.

"Anton has matured into a dependable multirole center for our club who seized his opportunity from his first day in North America," general manager Bill Zito said in a statement. "His commitment to improvement and cerebral approach to the game earned him the profound respect of his teammates and coaches, and we are excited to see him continue to grow and succeed with the Panthers."

Lundell was tied with Carter Verhaeghe for the most five-on-five points (13) among Panthers players in the playoffs.

Florida drafted Lundell 12th overall in 2020. He's accumulated 43 goals and 112 points in 216 games over three seasons.

The Panthers are $83,334 over the cap after the signing, according to PuckPedia.

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