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Sam Bennett

Center · Florida Panthers

2014 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 4 (#4) — Calgary Flames

Next Game

Thu, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET vs Maple Leafs

TVAS, TSN 4, Scripps Sports

Age 296'1"193 lbsShoots LeftHolland Landing, CAN

Current Season

GP

57

Goals

19

Assists

23

Points

42

+/-

-11

S%

12.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 5@ TBL000-2316:02
Feb 4vs BOS000+1122:58
Feb 2vs BUF000-105:11
Jan 31vs WPG000-1318:18
Jan 29@ STL011-1022:09

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.00M

Total Value

$64.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2032-2033

Status

Then UFA

Yr 6: 20 Team No Trade List, Yr 7-8: 16 Team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Olympics
Cooper Spills Why Bedard Sits Out Olympics

Team Canada bench boss Jon Cooper lays it out plain: Connor Bedard stays home from Milano because familiarity breeds Olympic gold, and the kid lacks that 4 Nations Face-Off bond with the coaching staff. Cooper picked Seth Jarvis and Sam Bennett to fill injury voids from Lightning duo Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli, leaning hard on guys he's already trusted in big spots.

Tampa Bay LightningChicago Blackhawks
Trades & Rumors
Marner, Bennett, Rossi Rumors Heat Up

Whispers from front offices point to Mitch Marner settling in Vegas after that blockbuster sign-and-trade, but teams still circle with offers that could shake up the Core Four remnants in Toronto. Sam Bennett draws eyes from clubs hungry for his playoff snarl, while Marco Rossi emerges as a dark horse in extension talks that could lock down Minnesota's future. GMs huddle as the deadline looms, weighing cap crunches against the prize of adding elite pieces who deliver when the lights brighten.

Vegas Golden KnightsFlorida Panthers
News
BMW Teammate Spotlights Sam Bennett (Part 1)

A deep dive into Sam Bennett's linemate dynamics kicks off with Part 1 of this NHL.com feature. The Flames power forward's chemistry with select partners reveals the locker room secrets behind his production spikes. As teams eye deadline moves, Bennett's line fit offers lessons for contenders building chemistry.

Florida Panthers
Olympics
Bennett's Redemption After Canada Snub

Sam Bennett flips the script on his initial Team Canada Olympic omission, earning a spot and channeling that Flames fire into Milan's madness. The rough-and-tumble forward's journey mirrors the grit that defined his playoff heroics, now on global ice. Canada leans on his snarl for a medal hunt that tests every roster bubble burst.

Florida Panthers
Olympics
Bennett's Rollercoaster Ride to Canada's Olympic Roster

Sam Bennett endures an emotional whirlwind before securing his late Olympic nod for Canada, a testament to perseverance in cutthroat selections. The Flames forward's journey mirrors the grit that defines his game, from roster bubble stress to triumphant call-up. As Milano Cortina looms, his story adds layers to Team Canada's depth chart push for gold.

Florida PanthersWashington Capitals
Olympics
Bennett's Rollercoaster Ride to Canada's Olympic Roster

Sam Bennett rides every emotion from despair to elation as Canada taps him late for the Milano-Cortina Olympics, a nod to his gritty playoff pedigree that GMs have coveted for years. Those final roster calls always hit like a body check, especially for a Flame who's battled injuries and inconsistency to stay relevant.

Florida PanthersWashington Capitals

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Bennett's stats this season?
Sam Bennett has 19 goals and 23 assists for 42 points in 57 games this season.
What team does Sam Bennett play for?
Sam Bennett is a forward for the Florida Panthers.
What is Sam Bennett's contract?
Sam Bennett has a cap hit of $8.00M with 7 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Sam Bennett drafted?
Sam Bennett was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames in Round 1, Pick 4 (4 overall).
Where is Sam Bennett from?
Sam Bennett is 29 years old and was born in Holland Landing, CAN.