Panthers re-sign D Dmitry Kulikov to four-year deal

The Stanley Cup champs are keeping the band together.

The Florida Panthers have re-signed defenceman Dmitry Kulikov to a four-year, $4.6 million contract ($1.15 million AAV).

Kulikov, 33, joined the Panthers as a free agent last off-season, signing a one-year deal to return to the team he started his NHL career with.

He finished the year with one goal and 19 assists in 76 games. He chipped in two assists over 24 games in their run to the Stanley Cup.

The Panthers also committed to Sam Reinhart, handing the 57-goal scorer an eight-year, $69 million contract late Sunday night.