SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with defenseman Niko Mikkola on an eight-year contract extension commencing in the 2026-27 season.

“Niko has proven himself to be a dependable defenseman who uses his speed and physicality to impact both ends of the ice,” said Zito. “He was an indispensable piece of our past two championship campaigns, and we are thrilled that Niko will be continuing his career with the Florida Panthers.”

Mikkola, 29, skated in 76 regular season games with Florida in the 2024-25 season, producing career-highs in goals (6), assists (16), points (22) and plus-minus rating (plus-12). He led all Florida blueliners with 137 hits. His 88 blocked shots in the regular sea

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