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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
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
Game Recap
Hughes' OT Dagger Delivers US Gold Over Canada

Jack Hughes turns the Milano gold-medal game into his personal legend with a third-period tooth-cracking high stick from Sam Bennett that fires up Team USA's power play. Chaos ensues as penalties fly and overtime looms with the weight of 46 years since the Miracle on Ice. Hellebuyck stands tall in net while the Devils star dances through McDavid and McKinnon for the moment that etches his name in American hockey lore alongside his brother Quinn.

New Jersey DevilsFlorida Panthers
Olympics
Jack Hughes' Toothless Grit Owns Viral Gold Interview

Jack Hughes buries the golden goal in overtime against Canada, ending their 15-game Olympic streak with NHL stars and delivering Team USA its first men's hockey gold since 1980. Bloodied lip, chipped teeth from Sam Bennett's high stick, and all, the Devils star grabs the mic for NBC and unleashes pure patriotism that has X lighting up. Fans can't get enough of his raw "I love the USA, love my teammates" vibe, but insiders know this moment cements Hughes as the face of American hockey's next era.

New Jersey DevilsFlorida Panthers
Olympics
USA Stars Unleash Canada Hate Before Gold Clash

Jack Eichel and Brady Tkachuk let slip the raw edge of this rivalry in an NBC ad that captures the fire still burning from last year's 4 Nations Face-Off beatdown. These NHL studs, fresh off semis wins, carry grudges from fights with guys like Sam Bennett and Connor McDavid's overtime dagger into today's Santagiulia Arena showdown. With Hellebuyck stonewalling in net and 25 Cups worth of talent on both benches, Canada owns the best-on-best history but Team USA smells blood for Olympic payback.

Dallas StarsEdmonton Oilers
News
Wilson Embraces Chaos Line with Marchand, Bennett

Tom Wilson lays it out plain: he, Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett know exactly why Jon Cooper tossed them together on that 'Fine Line' - to unleash controlled chaos and make life hell for opponents. The trio, who've lightened their wallets by millions in NHL fines and suspensions, finally clicked in the Olympic semifinal, sparking a comeback tie against Finland with Wilson's third-period contribution.

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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.