The Florida Panthers have re-signed forward Sam Bennett to a four-year contract, the team announced Monday.
Bennett, 25, was drafted at No. 4 by the Calgary Flames in the 2014 NHL draft. He spent 6 1/2 seasons with the Flames before being traded to Florida on April 12.
With the Panthers, Bennett scored six goals and nine assists in 10 regular-season games.
In the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Bennett recorded a goal and four assists.
“Sam’s impact on our club this past season was seen immediately, injecting physicality, skill and energy into our lineup,” Panthers general manager Bill Zito said in a news release. “We are thrilled to have him in our Panthers lineup and look forward to what he can bring to our offense in the upcoming 2021-22 season.”
