Panthers Re-Sign Sam Bennett

     Sam Bennett has re-signed with the Florida Panthers and will remain with the team. It is an eight-year contract that is worth $64 million. 

     Bennett has spent the past four seasons with Florida. He has helped the club capture two Stanley Cup titles, three Eastern Conference championships, two Atlantic Division titles and one Presidents' Trophy. 

     He contributed to the Panthers winning the Stanley Cup in 2024 and 2025. Bennett was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as he compiled a league-high 15 goals along with seven assists for 22 points in 23 games. He led all players in the recent postseason with 11 even-strength goals and 48 penalty minutes.