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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Panthers' latest trade could make them play like NHL's most hated team
While this trade is not going to really raise eyebrows from a talent perspective, it is going to get the attention of the rest of the league for what it is going to mean for the Panthers' style of play.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
The top five likeliest villains of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
You could be forgiven for thinking the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs feel a bit less villainous than years past.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 31
Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise
It is a stunning reversal, and also one that is easily explainable when you dig down below the record. It is also potentially the best thing that could have happened for the long-term outlook of the franchise and its potential for even longer-term success.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 28
Panthers’ Sam Bennett to miss game against Islanders
The Florida Panthers will be without one of their leading scorers for at least a game. According to head coach Paul Maurice, center Sam Bennett will miss Saturday’s game against the New York Islanders.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Panthers’ Seth Jones, Sam Bennett to return to lineup against Canucks
A couple of key players are set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that both forward Sam Bennett and defenseman Seth Jones will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night when the Panthers visit the Vancouver Canucks.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 20
Canada’s Sam Bennett to play semifinal game against Finland
With Sidney Crosby out for Canada’s semifinal against Finland, Sam Bennett will draw back into the lineup on Friday afternoon in Milan, Italy. Bennett will play on Canada’s fourth line along with Brandon Hagel and Brad Marchand, with Sam Reinhart moving to Canada’s 13th forward spot.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 19
Canada’s Bennett missed Olympic quarterfinal game due to illness
We now know the reason for the absence of one of Canada’s depth players. It was reported on Thursday that forward Sam Bennett missed Canada’s quarterfinal matchup with Czechia due to illness.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 18
Canada’s Bennett, Morrissey scratched for quarterfinal matchup against Czechia
Canadian forward Sam Bennett and defenseman Josh Morrissey will not play for Canada in the team’s quarterfinal matchup against Czechia, with Brad Marchand set to return to the lineup for the first time since the tournament opener.
Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17
Canada prepares for Olympic quarterfinals with clean bill of health
The Canadian men's hockey team held its final practice before the start of the elimination round at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games on Tuesday morning.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Why Sam Bennett was the right fit for Canada's Olympic team
Canada’s men’s hockey team is making a change for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 4
Panthers’ Marchand to miss game against Bruins; Bennett set to return
Some roster updates for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Brad Marchand will not be in the lineup on Wednesday night when the team takes on the Boston Bruins.
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 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.
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, 2025
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 / Yardbarker / June 28, 2025
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 / Blade of Steel / June 24, 2025
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, 2025
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,
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 11, 2025
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2025
Stanley Cup Final Game 3 takeaways: Panthers two wins away from back-to-back titles
The Florida Panthers took control of the Stanley Cup Final with Monday's dominant 6-1 Game 3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 9, 2025
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.
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