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On YouTubeFlorida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Paul Maurice makes eye-opening Sam Bennett claim after Panthers’ win over Mammoth
One thing no one could ever say about Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is that he doesn’t go to bat for his players. He knows exactly the right buttons to press, which is why he has been to three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals and has won the last two.
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 4
Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era
In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Florida Panthers News / Flamesnation / November 27
Throwback Thursday: Looking at the Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk trades with the Panthers
Since the start of the 2020s, the Calgary Flames have made some not-so-great trades. Two of the not-so-great trades came with the team the Flames play on Friday, the Florida Panthers.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 13
The Calgary Flames could be turning Connor Zary into the next Sam Bennett
If you asked me how the Calgary Flames’ 2025–26 season has been going, the obvious answer would be terrible. But not for the reasons you might think. Sure, the Flames are currently dead last in the NHL standings by a landslide.
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 / Yardbarker / September 26
Florida Panthers' three-peat hopes take huge hit with another major injury
The Panthers announced on that their best overall player could potentially miss the entire 2025-26 regular season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 16
Anthony Stolarz outlines what he’s looking for with next contract, clash with Sam Bennett and more
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill on Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, as he prepares for the upcoming season.
Panthers’ Sam Bennett trolls Oilers during day with Stanley Cup
Even though it’s been over two months since Lord Stanley’s Cup was awarded, more salt is being added to the Edmonton Oilers’ wound. During his day with the Stanley Cup earlier this week, Florida Panthers’ forward Sam Bennett decided to have a little fun at his interconference rival’s expense.
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 / Daily Faceoff / June 22
Panthers’ Sam Bennett: ‘We do what the f— we want’
A question about how the Florida Panthers’ playing style has been answered…in an emphatic way. During the team’s Stanley Cup championship rally on Sunday,
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.
Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / June 13
Sam Bennett's Next Team and Blockbuster Contract 'Pretty Much Locked' Per David Pagnotta
NHL insider David Pagnotta has revealed that Sam Bennett and the Panthers are pretty much locked in on signing a new 8X8 contract extension. A new update has emerged between the Florida Panthers and the potential contract extension of one of their stars, Sam Bennett, who is expected to become a free agent ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 11
Why the Maple Leafs should pursue Sam Bennett in free agency
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett may be in the lead for the Conn Smythe Trophy at the time of this filing, so it’s not a particularly bold idea to suggest that he should be heavily pursued this summer.
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.
Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / May 29
John Shannon believes Sam Bennett will only consider Leafs, Panthers in free agency
NHL insider John Shannon believes that Sam Bennett will only consider signing with either the Florida Panthers or the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 22
Chicago Blackhawks early 2025 free agent profile: Sam Bennett
It will be interesting to see where the Chicago Blackhawks will spend their money this offseason in free agency once the draft concludes at the end of June.
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