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On YouTubeFlorida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23
Panthers’ Sam Bennett makes ‘grinder’ admission on win over Jets
The Florida Panthers opened a three-game road trip with a gritty 2-1 shootout victory versus the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday at Canada Life Centre. The win improved Florida’s record to 26-20-3, while Winnipeg fell to 20-23-7.
Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 22
Will Connor Zary become Sam Bennett 2.0?
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was, at one point, a solid prospect who showed true promise. Over his first couple of seasons, he made good progress but ran into some injury issues.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 19
3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals Game 01/17/2026
The Panthers ended their six-game road trip 3-3 after picking up a win in D.C. It was a great bounce-back performance after the disaster that happened in Carolina the night before.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16
5 years later, this Flames-Panthers trade looks like an all-time heist
Five years ago, a trade between the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers barely made waves throughout the hockey community. Looking at it now, that trade seems to be one of the most lopsided steals in modern hockey history.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 8
Panthers’ Sam Bennett Being Snubbed From Canada’s Olympic Roster Is Disrespectful
The Florida Panthers have kicked off the second half of their 2025-26 season with a dud. They dropped their game to the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 4-1.
Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6
Panthers’ forward Sam Bennett set to be injury replacement for Team Canada after snub
One of the most surprising omissions from Team Canada’s Olympics roster was Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett. Bennett played a key role in last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off victory, won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers, and was last season’s Conn Smythe Trophy winner.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Panthers’ Sam Bennett confirms he is a potential injury replacement for Canadian Olympic team
While he might not have been named to the initial roster, Sam Bennett is clearly still on Hockey Canada’s radar. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, the Florida Panthers forward confirmed that he received a text noting that he’s a potential injury replacement for Team Canada.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5
Why Sam Bennett Didn’t 'Do Enough' to Make Team Canada
The media caught up with Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett this weekend and asked him about his response to being left off the Team Canada roster. “Obviously pretty disappointed,” he noted.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 2
NHL Rumours: Insider Hints at Reason for Team Canada Olympic Snub
Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours. This edition will focus on the still red-hot discussion regarding Team Canada’s Olympic roster. In particular, the focus will be on one of the most notable snubs on the Canadian roster.
Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / January 1
Panthers Forward is Biggest Snub from Team Canada
There should be no debate about who was the biggest snub from Team Canada's 2026 Winter Olympics roster. There were many worthy candidates for Canada to choose from, but the exclusion of one Florida Panthers forward was the most glaring omission.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 6
Panthers rally for wild win against Blue Jackets
Sam Bennett scored with 3.2 seconds left in overtime as the Florida Panthers rallied to defeat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 7-6 on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / November 6
Sam Bennett may be playing himself off of Team Canada
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett has cemented himself as a one-of-a-kind pest and playoff hero over the past three years as his team has made three straight Stanley Cup Finals while winning the past two.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / November 5
Panthers’ Sam Bennett Is Struggling to Start the Season
The Florida Panthers enter the month of November in their 2025-26 regular season campaign with a record of 6-5-1 and 13 points. They are one point behind
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Did the Panthers get a discount with Sam Bennett’s contract?
The Florida Panthers locked up one of their most important players, but was it a steal of a deal? Last Friday, the Panthers locked up forward Sam Bennett for the next eight years, signing a contract that will carry an AAV through the 2032-33 season.
Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / June 28
Panthers F Sam Bennett signs 8-year, $64M extension
Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett signed an eight-year, $64 million extension with the Florida Panthers on Friday night. Bennett, who turned 29 earlier this month, is now under contract through the 2032-33 season.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 28
Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract
Nobody is going to blame the Panthers in the moment for doing this. That does not mean it is not without its risks.
Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / June 20
Sam Bennett says he ‘ain’t f—ing leaving’ Panthers during Stanley Cup celebration
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett was considered to be one of the best free agents on this year’s market, and while there’s still some time until July 1, it appears that you may want to cross him off your list.
The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz
38 players recorded at least 10 points in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Florida Panthers News / Oilersnation / June 17
Panthers’ Sam Bennett wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Sam Bennett is this year’s Playoff MVP. The gritty forward was voted the 2024-25 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in six games to capture their second Stanley Cup.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 17
Sam Bennett's Conn Smythe win boosts his already-outrageous free-agent value
Sam Bennett was already set to be one of the most sought-after free agents to hit the open market.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16
Sam Bennett’s next contract expected to exceed teammate's deal
Forward Sam Bennett is having a phenomenal postseason run for the Panthers, and it’s coming at an opportune time for the pending free agent.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15
Stanley Cup Final Game 5 takeaways: Panthers one win away from history
The Florida Panthers are one win away from another championship after Saturday's 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers to take a 3-2 series lead. Here are some key takeaways from their Game 5 win.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 9
Sam Bennett Expected to Stay with Panthers Despite UFA Status
Don’t expect forward Sam Bennett to reach NHL free agency, according to James Mirtle of The Athletic. The scribe reports that he’s hearing whispers at the NHL Combine that the Panthers have no desire to let Bennett walk, and he’s not necessarily tempted to test the market.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 9
Projecting Sam Bennett’s contract: Which number should we actually believe?
It seems like every breath Sam Bennett takes earns him another dollar right now. The Florida Panthers center, 28, is competing in his third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, this time doing so as a pending unrestricted free agent, making teams salivate with his play.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 5
Stanley Cup Final Game 1 takeaways: Oilers stars come up big in OT thriller
Last season's series was going to be hard to top. The Panthers beat the Oilers in seven games. However, if Game 1 is an indication, fans should be in store for another thriller. With that in mind, here are five takeaways.
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