A shocking announcement was made regarding Brad Marchand and free agency

In 22 games, Marchand has 10 goals, with three of them being game winners, and 20 points helping the Panthers get within one win from another Stanley Cup Champion.

Marchand and Bennett are easily the leaders to win the Conn Smythe this year, which represents the most valuable player in the playoffs.

With how he has played, he is reportedly in for a big pay day at the age of 37-years old.

Marchand has been on a $6.125 million deal for eight years, but given him playoff performance it's not a reach to say he will earn himself $8 million a year on his next deal.

There are going to be multiple teams that are willing to offer him that type of money, teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers will definitely be willing to go there for Marchand.

Other teams outside of the Atlantic Division are also going to be willing to go there as well.

While his game may fall off as he starts to age, it helps that he is having an insane year when there isn't much talent in the UFA market.

This makes it easier for him to ask for a bigger contract come free agency.

It's no doubt that Brad Marchand is more then likely going to be a future Hall of Famer. Right now Marchand is making history even at the age of 37.

Free agency is going to be a interesting time for Brad Marchand, and he is going to be someone to keep an eye on.