The Florida Panthers celebrate the Stanley Cup and Sam Bennett can soon celebrate a big salary increase.
Florida Panthers striker Sam Bennett28, was awarded the Conn Smythe award to the most valuable player in the playoffs. He also became the first prize in Florida’s club history.
The “MVP competition” of the playoffs was exceptionally tight this season. Up to six players competed for the best player’s title: Bennett, Brad Marchand, Sergei Bobrovski, Sam Reinhart, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid.
– I only focused on winning the Stanley Cup. However, it is a huge honor to be the most valuable player. This team has 25 MVP players so the choice could have gone to anyone, Bennett told Once the championship is settled.
The Canadian striker won the playoffs with 15 goals. It was four goals more than the second best in Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl and Sam Reinhart, Florida.
Panthers Master pilot Paul Maurice He said that Bennett had to do more to his achievements than the most talented players.
– He’s not the most talented player who comes in and says, “Okay, feed me and I’ll show you how good I am.” He did more.
Bennett formed Florida’s dangerous second field together Matthew Tkachukin and Evan Rodrigues with. The chain improved its game, especially as the finals progressed. Bennett succeeded five times in the finals.
Particularly in the playoffs away, Bennett’s gun was dry. The result is 13 goals scored in away matches. It is also a goal record for NHL playoffs in one season in the away match.
Burst into bloom with the trade
Bennett’s first steps towards the Fairytale NHL were by no means the most glamorous.
There were plenty of doubts about the Canadian who were in the fitness test of the newcomers to the 2014 NHL. Especially when the hockey player did not get a single jaw in the fitness test.
However, the reservation came, but not the number one reservation, as Bennett was expected before the fitness tests. The Calgary Flames eventually decided to book Bennett’s 1st round with number four.
Flames traded to the Bennett Panthers in April 2021. At that time, Bennett’s value as a player was not high. This is illustrated by the fact that Florida gave Bennett in the exchange only 2. Emil Heinemanwho had no NHL experience at that time.
In the new environment, Bennett broke out.
Bennett’s gaming value has been a class of its own for Florida. Also in point production, the Canadian has broken each full season of Calgary years their point record.
Time in Calgary has remained a distant memory for Bennet.
– It feels so distant past. This (Panthers) is a team where I love to play. These are my brothers. It is significant what we have done and what we can do yet.
– My whole life changed when I was traded here. I am super grateful for being here. I don’t take it for granted, Bennett added.
The most expensive contract of career coming up
In June, Bennett, who will be 29 years old, will become an agent free in the summer. If Florida does not enter into an extension agreement with Bennett, he becomes an unlimited free agent, allowing him to enter into an agreement with any club.
Bennet has a place for big negotiations now in the summer and is probably the biggest paid contract for his career.
In the summer of 2021, Bennett signed a four -year contract with Florida, which has earned about $ 4.4 million per year. Canadian media Sportsnet Previously anticipates that Bennett’s upcoming agreement would bring him $ 7 to $ 10 million in the future.
Bennett will most likely sign an extension agreement with a small discount with Florida, who is fighting with the pay ceiling. So dear Panthers environment for Bennetti is.
Thu 5.6. Edmonton – Florida 4-3 and.
Sat 7.6. Edmonton – Florida 4-5 and.
Tue 10.6. Florida – Edmonton 6-1
Fri 13.6. Florida – Edmonton 4-5 and.
Sun 15.6. Edmonton – Florida 2-5
Wed 18.6. Florida – Edmonton 5–1
Florida won the series 4-2.