Dmitry Kulikov Remains With Panthers

     Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has agreed to a four-year contract worth $4.6 million. He will continue his second stint with the club. 

     Kulikov rejoined the Panthers for the 2023-24 season as a free agent. He ended up with an Atlantic Division crown and a Stanley Cup title last season with the organization. Kulikov chalked up one goal and 19 assists for 20 points during 76 contests in 2023-24. 

     He had his first stint with the Panthers from 2009-10 until 2015-16 and helped the club capture their first two division titles in 2012 and 2016. Kulikov later played for the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins.