Florida Panthers fans are holding their breath as the team's exclusive negotiating rights with defenseman stay intact until July 1, when the player is set to become an unrestricted free agent. The negotiating window provides the Panthers with a crucial opportunity to re-sign the key player, who has been a stalwart presence on the team's blue line. With several high-profile defensemen hitting the free agent market, the Panthers are likely to face stiff competition from other teams vying for the player's services. Will the Panthers be able to secure a long-term deal with their prized defenseman, or will he test the waters of free agency and potentially join a new team?

Florida has exclusive negotiating rights until defenseman can become UFA on Wednesday