The New York Rangers sure could use a defenseman like Niko Mikkola. Big, physical, plays with bite, moves the puck well, at his best in the most important games and situations, and affordable. It’d be ...

Niko Mikkola has played a crucial role in the Florida Panthers' recent success, putting the league on notice during the playoffs, yet his value to the organization can still be considered underrated.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola agreed to an eight-year contract extension on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, but TSN reported the deal was worth $40 million.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola has tallied three goals and two assists in 16 Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Panthers this postseason while averaging 19:22 minutes of ice time. Today on ...

The Florida Panthers and defenseman Niko Mikkola have agreed on an eight-year, $40 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through the 2033-34 season. Mikkola would be 38 years ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola left Saturday's 3-0 loss at Buffalo with an upper-body injury. Mikkola, 29, got hurt in the second period when he got tied up with Sabres ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers and defenseman Niko Mikkola have agreed on an eight-year, $40 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through the 2033-34 season. The ...

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers and defenseman Niko Mikkola have agreed on an eight-year, $40 million contract extension that would keep him with the team through the 2033-34 season. The deal ...