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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

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
Game Recap
Jack Hughes: Olympic Hero, Toothless Wonder Sparks Tate Buzz

Jack Hughes cements his legend as Team USA's clutch sniper with the Golden Goal that buries Canada in overtime for gold, their first men's hockey medal since the Miracle 46 years ago. He absorbs a vicious high stick from Sam Bennett that cracks his front teeth, drawing blood and a double minor, yet bounces back to deliver in the biggest moment despite a late penalty of his own.

New Jersey DevilsFlorida Panthers
News
Canada's Bennett Set for Olympic Semis vs. Finland

Sam Bennett suits up for Canada in the Olympic semifinal showdown against Finland, bringing his gritty edge to the ice. With the medal round heating up, Bennett's presence shifts dynamics for a squad loaded with NHL stars. Stakes skyrocket as nations battle for gold with pro rosters on display.

Florida Panthers
Game Recap
Hughes' OT Heroics Win U.S. Gold - Teeth and All

Jack Hughes delivers the golden goal in overtime against Canada, capping a gritty 2-1 win that ends America's 46-year Olympic drought since the Miracle on Ice. The Devils star shakes off a brutal high-stick from Sam Bennett that costs him teeth in the third period, then buries a wrist shot off Zach Werenski's feed past Jordan Binnington just 1:41 into 3-on-3.

St. Louis BluesColumbus Blue Jackets
Olympics
Marchand's Olympic Heartbreak - Crosby Loss Stings Most

Brad Marchand and Team Canada fall short in the Olympic finals, leaving the Bruins captain to confront a deeper wound than silver. He opens up about the one thing that gnaws at him most from Milan, a confession that hits differently after sparking that unlikely semifinal line with Bennett and Wilson. With whispers of an injury clouding his NHL return to Florida, Marchand lays bare the emotional toll of failing to deliver for a legend in Sidney Crosby.

Pittsburgh PenguinsFlorida Panthers
Game Recap
Hughes' Golden Goal after Teeth-Shattering Stick

Jack Hughes shakes off a vicious high stick from Sam Bennett that cracks his front teeth late in the third period, spotting the damage on the ice amid the chaos of a gold medal showdown. He battles through penalties on both sides, including his own high-sticking call that nearly derails Team USA's dream, before cashing in on a Zach Werenski pass in overtime for the winner.

Columbus Blue JacketsNew Jersey Devils

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.