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On YouTubeFlorida Panthers News / Dose.ca / July 31
NHL’s worst contracts: Sam Bennett’s is one of them according to The Athletic
Following his great performances in the recent playoffs, Sam Bennett had the arguments on his side to sign a huge contract, and that’s exactly what he did.
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.
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.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Sam Bennett Signs 8-Year Extension With Panthers
The Florida Panthers took care of the first of three big pending UFA contracts, signing Sam Bennett to an eight-year contract extension. The deal is worth $8 million per season.
Sam Bennett 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 / Dose.ca / June 23
It’s (almost) done for Sam Bennett’s new Florida contract
Sam Bennett has proven that he can take a club to the very top. He won the Conn-Smyhe Trophy because he was dominant in the playoffs, and without him, the Panthers might not have won the Stanley Cup for a second year in a row.
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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