US EditionPlayoff MVP Sam Bennett Agrees on 8-Year, $64 Million Contract to Stay with Florida Panthers
- Elliotte Friedman suggested the Florida Panthers can only retain two of three key players—likely Bennett and Marchand—due to salary cap constraints after back-to-back Stanley Cups.
- Following their back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in 2024 and 2025, the Panthers' salary cap shrank from $19 million to approximately $11 million, complicating efforts to retain key free agents.
- Friedman reports that negotiations with Ekblad are stalled over term and salary, with the Panthers aiming for three-year deals at $5–6 million, while Ekblad's market value is around $8 million annually.
- With negotiations stalled, Minnesota Wild's interest in Ekblad could influence his potential exit amid Spurgeon trade talks to free cap space.
- Despite roster uncertainty, the Panthers remain title contenders for the 2025-26 season, even if roster shakeups occur due to cap pressures and potential departures.
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Sam Bennett, 29, extends with Florida Panthers. The NHL star has signed an eight-year contract worth 600 million kronor. – Sam is a special player, says l
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Playoff MVP Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
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Panthers Sign Conn Smythe-Winner Sam Bennett To 8-year Extension
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Sam Bennett agrees on 8-year, $64 million contract to stay with Florida Panthers
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