Stanley Cup winning defenseman Brandon Montour has left Florida in favor of a $50 million deal with the Seattle Kraken.
During the Florida Panthers run to the Stanley Cup Final, Brandon Montour was a key piece that stabilized their blue line and was able to bring some offensive flare.
**Breaking News** I'm told D Montour has signed with @SeattleKraken on a 7Yr X 7M AAV #HockeyX
Brandon Montour deal in Seattle will be 7 x $7.14M
All signs point to Brandon Montour signing with Seattle once the market opens, seven years and around $50 million
Montour is two years removed from a 73-point campaign as a defenseman. He will look to return to that form as the Kraken's number-one defenseman alongside Vince Dunn.
An official announcement is expected at noon EST from the Kraken. Montour will bring some defensive prowess and veteran experience to Seattle which they need as a young team.
