Panthers sign Luostarinen to 3-year extension beginning in 2024-25

The Florida Panthers signed forward Eetu Luostarinen to a three-year extension beginning with the 2024-25 campaign, the team announced Tuesday.

Luostarinen, 24, has one season remaining on his current pact with a cap hit of $1.5 million. He could've become a restricted free agent next summer.

His new deal carries an average annual value of $3 million, reports Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.

He posted a career-high 17 goals and 43 points while skating in all 82 contests for the Panthers this past season. He added five points in 16 playoff games during Florida's run to the Stanley Cup Final.

"Eetu is a dynamic two-way center whose speed and strength allow him to excel on any line," general manager Bill Zito wrote in a statement.

"His consistency and dependability are a great asset to our forward group, and we are excited about what he can continue to bring to our lineup in the coming seasons."

Selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Luostarinen has 29 goals and 78 points in 212 career games.