As the Stanley Cup Finals continue tonight, a new report has linked one of the Florida Panthers top stars to the Edmonton Oilers in free agency. The 2025 Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/stanley-cup/panthers-goaltender-vitek-vanecek-sparks-controversy-while-addressing-warm-up-incident-with-stuart-skinner' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>has been full of drama.</a> Both teams have a clear rivalry and dislike for one another on the ice that has even at times transcended to off of the ice as well. Despite the rivalry, a new report from NHL insider David Pagnotta has indicated that the Oilers will be looking to bring in Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad. <h3>Edmonton Oilers Linked To Florida Panthers Stud Defenseman Aaron Ekblad In New Report</h3> During a recent segment on NHL Network, NHL insider David Pagnotta and NHL analyst EJ Hradek discussed the future of Aaron Ekblad in Florida. Over the last few days, reports have indicated that the Panthers are looking for Ekblad to take a pay cut to stick around. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1933526269146378524'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> If Ekblad is unwilling to take that pay cut then he will likely test the free agency market and according to Pagnotta three teams will likely lead the charge in trying to sign him. Pagnotta believes the Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Edmonton Oilers will be at the forefront of the Ekblad sweepstakes. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/nhlrumourreport/status/1933571819841229121'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> With free agency less than a month away, all eyes will be on Ekblad as July 1st approaches as he will be top defenseman available when the market opens. As reports continue to flood in on Ekblad's extension talks and potential free agency, we will pass the latest news along to you.