SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Sam Bennett on an eight-year contract extension.

Bennett enjoyed an incredible and historic postseason this past year, as he scored 15 goals—including an NHL-record 13 on the road—en route to helping the Panthers win its second straight Stanley Cup and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for his efforts.

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.