Sam Bennett signs an eight-year deal with an $8 million AAV with the Florida Panthers. Harman Dayal: Of the Panthers’ three key pending unrestricted free agents — Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand — Bennett always stood out as the most important player to retain.

Sam Bennett is back to help the Florida Panthers seek a third straight Stanley Cup. Bennett and the Panthers agreed to an eight-year contract to bring the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner back before the start of NHL free agency,