Florida's loaded cap space make back-to-back champion Niko Mikkola a possible cap causality next summer.
Could the Red Wings Target Panthers' Pending Free Agent Niko Mikkola?
Florida's loaded cap space make back-to-back champion Niko Mikkola a possible cap causality next summer
The 2026 NHL Free Agent class could spark major changes across the league, with stars like Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel potentially hitting the market, and even the reigning champion Florida Panthers may lose key contributors like Niko Mikkola.
Mikkola, a defensively elite blueliner, is drawing attention from teams like the Detroit Red Wings, who will have ample cap space and a need for defensive stability, making him a prime target to bolster their backend alongside top prospects on their way.
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