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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 / Athlon Sports / August 1

Panthers' Sam Bennett Included in List of 'NHL’s Worst Contracts,' But There's A Catch

Sam Bennett helped lead the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cups, earning the 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the playoffs after putting together a dominant postseason.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / July 31

Sam Bennett's Big-Money New Contract in Florida Torn Apart By Analysts

Sam Bennett signed a huge new deal with the Florida Panthers, but even after winning two Cups, it has been heralded as one of the worst contracts in the NHL by The Athletic.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

The Flames can’t make the same mistake with Connor Zary that they did with Sam Bennett

Every organization in the NHL is bound to make some mistakes. The Calgary Flames have made a few, especially over the last decade. One mistake that has come back to haunt the club is giving up on their highest draft pick in franchise history, Sam Bennett.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / July 1

Panthers Announce Another New Contract After Signing Bennett, Ekblad, and Marchand

The Florida Panthers have re-signed three key players already, and now, they've brought back a depth piece as they announce a new deal for Tomas Nosek.

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 / Athlon Sports / June 29

Matthew Tkachuk's Four-Word Message After $64 Million Sam Bennett News

The Florida Panthers spent nearly a full week celebrating their second consecutive Stanley Cup, but even with the parties and the parade already over, Matthew Tkachuk keeps finding ways to celebrate.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / June 28

Sam Bennett stays true to his word, signs extension with Panthers

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, the team’s playoff MVP, told fans during the Stanley Cup celebration earlier this week that he would stick around.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 28

NHL Notebook: Islanders select Schaefer with first-overall pick, Tavares and Bennett re-sign ahead of free agency

The first day of the 2025 National Hockey League Draft came and went on Friday. The New York Islanders had the top selection and picked left-shot defenceman Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters, marking the first time since Connor McDavid ten years ago that a player from the Ontario Hockey League was taken first overall.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

The Florida Panthers Sign One of Their Big Free Agents

Sam Bennett would’ve been one of the most-coveted free agents on the market this summer. After helping the Florida Panthers reach three-straight Stanley Cup Finals, including consecutive championships, the 29-year-old Conn Smythe Winner has reached an agreement to avoid free agency.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Panthers re-sign Sam Bennett to eight-year contract

He ain’t leaving after all. On Friday, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced that the team has re-signed forward Sam Bennett to an eight-year contract extension.

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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.

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Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / June 24

Did Brad Marchand's joke accidentally reveal his future team?

Brad Marchand proved to be the most impactful trade-deadline acquisition this year.

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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,

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 21

How the Calgary Flames misused Sam Bennett

Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Conn Smythe winner, and 4-Nations Face Off champion, Sam Bennett has proven himself as a top player in the NHL. However, it wasn’t always like that.

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.

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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-high value

Sam Bennett's Conn Smythe win boosts his already-outrageous free-agent value

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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.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Stanley Cup Final Game 5 takeaways: Panthers close to history

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.

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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.

Top standouts from Game 1

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