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Sam Bennett

Center · Florida Panthers

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

Next Game

Thu, Mar 12 · 7:00 PM ET vs Blue Jackets

FanDuel Sports Ohio, Scripps Sports

Age 296'1"193 lbsShoots LeftHolland Landing, CAN

Current Season

GP

64

Goals

23

Assists

26

Points

49

+/-

-9

S%

13.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 10vs DET011+2416:52
Mar 6@ DET000+2118:45
Mar 5@ CBJ1010418:05
Mar 3@ NJD000-2318:49
Mar 1@ NYI202-1419:58

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

Playoffs
Tkachuk-Bennett Duo Terrorizes Playoff Foes Again

Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett reunite for Florida, turning playoff games into their personal wrecking crew. These two agitators feed off each other like old times, disrupting opponents while piling up the chaos points. Panthers fans know this pair flips momentum faster than anyone, and contenders feel it deep in the second round.

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Game Recap
Bennett's Panthers Dynasty Deal Locks In Beast Mode

Sam Bennett inks an eight-year pact with the Panthers that has his teammates blowing up his phone and the locker room buzzing like it's Cup final eve. Fresh off a Conn Smythe-winning playoff rampage with 15 goals and career highs in the regular season, he turns down free agency whispers to stay in Sunrise and chase more banners. Front offices around the league know this gritty forward elevates come spring, and Florida just ensured their core stays intact through 2030 while the cap climbs.

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News
Bennett Bags Second vs. Isles

Sam Bennett piles on with his second goal of the night as Florida presses the Islanders in a battle of Atlantic heavyweights. The Panthers' physical edge shines through in these high-stakes tilts. Every tally from Bennett amps the stakes for a Panthers squad eyeing another deep playoff run.

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Game Preview
Bennett Lights Lamp vs. Sabres

Sam Bennett buries one against Buffalo, reminding everyone why Florida values his snarl in big spots against Atlantic Division foes. The goal adds fuel to a matchup where every tally carries weight for standings chasers eyeing the postseason. Front offices track these performances closely as trade talks heat up around the league.

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News
Bennett Hits 20 in Fla-Buf Clash

Sam Bennett keeps piling up the milestones as Florida tangles with Buffalo in a game that tests both squads' grit this late in the season. His push toward that 20-goal mark underscores why the Panthers lean on him in the dirty areas where playoff hopes get forged. Scouts pack the stands watching how these markers shift the balance before the deadline chaos hits.

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News
Panthers Won't Baby Olympians in Crunch Time

The Florida Panthers sit in desperation mode, clinging to every point as their roster teeters on the edge of major changes with key UFAs like Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad eyeing big paydays. Coach Paul Maurice shows no mercy, throwing fresh Olympians straight into the fire against a lineup patched with call-ups and backups like Daniil Tarasov in net.

Florida Panthers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sam Bennett's stats this season?
Sam Bennett has 23 goals and 26 assists for 49 points in 64 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.