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Florida Panthers sign RFA Sam Bennett to four-year deal worth $17.6M

Agitating forward Sam Bennett has found himself a home. The Florida Panthers signed the restricted free agent to a four-year contract on Monday.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $17.6 million. ($4.4M AAV)

Sam Bennett signs four-deal with Panthers

“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. “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.