Brad Marchand’s six-year Florida Panthers deal sparks reactions from Steve Yzerman

Brad Marchand’s contract sparks athlete longevity talks in NHL. Steve Yzerman eyes this for Detroit’s future. He plans around Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat. Yzerman believes elite players stay effective longer. Larkin shows consistency with DeBrincat. The team grooms youth stars. Yzerman addresses the new 84-game schedule. He balances rivalries with player load management.