# Panthers Play Long Game Amid Salary Surge | Florida Panthers News

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Podcast: [Florida Panthers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/florida-panthers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7548514)
Published: 2026-07-30T12:00:13+00:00
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NHL contracts are exploding as the salary cap climbs, with stars like Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard signing record deals. But the Florida Panthers are playing chess while others are playing checkers—locking in captain Sasha Barkov and key players like Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart on long-term, affordable deals. GM Bill Zito’s savvy moves have insulated the team from the cap’s inflation, positioning them for sustained success even as future re-signings loom. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0897b012967de8d0

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