Sam Bennett

#9
age27
posC
shotl
h6'1"
w194lbs
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Current Contract

Cap Hit
$4,425,000
Standard Contract: Year 3 of 4
21/22
23/24
24/25
Accumulated Cap Hit
$3.9M
100%
Expiry Status
UFA 2025 (Age 29)
Current Agent
UFA Year 2022
ELC Year 18
Waivers Age 18
Birthdate Jun 20, 1996
Nationality Canada
Draft
2014 Round 1 Pick 4
Draft Class
Est Career Earnings
$36,375,000

2023-24 Stats

Regular Season
GP59
G16
A18
P34
PPG0.58
PIM94
EV TOI/Game 13.41
G60 0.77
P60 1.47
GF% 60.30
DFF% 55.60
REL DFF% 3.20
CF% 56.90
REL CF% 1.70

Transactions

Nov 12 2023 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (lower body) will return to the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Nov 7 2023 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Oct 30 2023 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.

Dec 27 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett cleared COVID-19 protocols and rejoined the Florida Panthers at practice Monday, Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers' official site reports.

Dec 15 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett was added to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Wednesday.

Nov 9 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with the New Jersey Devils. Per the NHL media site, Bennett has been activated off injured reserve.

Nov 5 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Oct 11 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett (COVID-19 protocols) cleared the league's protocols and returned to practice Monday, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.

Jul 26 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett secured a four-year, $17.7 million contract from the Florida Panthers on Monday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

Jul 26 2021 | Florida Panthers
Standard | 4 yrs
$17,700,000
Cap Hit
$4,425,000

Darren Ferris | Quartexx Management

May 17 2021 | Florida Panthers

Bennett has been suspended for Game 2 of the Florida Panthers' first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Apr 12 2021
$2,550,000
$-2,550,000

The Florida Panthers acquired Sam Bennett and 2022 sixth round pick from the Calgary Flames for Emil Heineman and 2022 second round pick

Jul 24 2019 | Florida Panthers
Standard | 2 yrs
$5,100,000
Cap Hit
$2,550,000

Darren Ferris | Quartexx Management

Sep 6 2017 | Florida Panthers
Standard | 2 yrs
$3,900,000
Cap Hit
$1,950,000

Darren Ferris | Quartexx Management

Jul 26 2014 | Florida Panthers
Entry Level | 3 yrs
$9,675,000
Cap Hit
$3,225,000
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2021-2025 Standard Contract
4yrs
value$17.7M
cap hit$4.4M
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Signed By
Signed On Jul 26 2021
Signing Agent Darren Ferris
Signing Status
RFA
25yrs old
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
Buy Out
2024-25
2025
Cap Hit $4.4M $4.4M $4.4M $4.4M
UFA
29yrs
AAV $4.4M $4.4M $4.4M $4.4M
Base $1.9M $3.4M $6.4M $5.0M
Performance Bonuses - - - -
Signing Bonuses $1.0M - - -
Total Salary $2.9M $3.4M $6.4M $5.0M
Minors Salary $2.9M $3.4M $6.4M $5.0M
Clauses
-
-
-
-
UFA Year

2019-2021 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$5.1M
cap hit$2.6M
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Signed On Jul 24 2019
Signing Agent Darren Ferris
Signing Status
RFA
23yrs old
Arbitration Eligible
2019-20
2020-21
2021
Cap Hit $2.6M $2.6M
RFA
25yrs
AAV $2.6M $2.6M
Base $2.6M $2.6M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $2.6M $2.6M
Minors Salary $2.6M $2.6M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2017-2019 Standard Contract
2yrs
value$3.9M
cap hit$2.0M
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Signed By
Signed On Sep 6 2017
Signing Agent Darren Ferris
Signing Status
RFA
21yrs old
Arbitration Eligible
2017-18
2018-19
2019
Cap Hit $2.0M $2.0M
RFA
23yrs
AAV $2.0M $2.0M
Base $2.0M $2.0M
Performance Bonuses - -
Signing Bonuses - -
Total Salary $2.0M $2.0M
Minors Salary $2.0M $2.0M
Clauses
-
-
UFA Year

2014-2017 Entry Level Contract
3yrs
value$9.7M
cap hit$3.2M
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Signed On Jul 26 2014
Signing Status 18yrs old
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017
Cap Hit $925K $925K $925K
RFA
21yrs
AAV $3.2M $3.2M $3.2M
Base $833K $833K $833K
Performance Bonuses $2.3M $2.3M $2.3M
Signing Bonuses $93K $93K $93K
Total Salary $925K $925K $925K
Minors Salary $70K $70K $70K
Clauses
-
-
-
UFA Year

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Career Stats

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Sam Bennett
#9
age27
posC
shotl
h6'1"
w194lbs
Cap Hit
$4,425,000
Standard Contract: Year 3 of 4
21/22
23/24
24/25
Expiry Status
UFA 2025 (Age 29)
Current Agent
2023-24
Regular Season
gp59
g16
a18
pts34
Draft
2014 Round 1 Pick 4
UFA Year
2022
Birthdate
Jun 20, 1996
Nationality
Canada