The Florida Panthers have re-signed Sam Bennett to an 8-year contract with an $8 million cap hit.
The contract is front-loaded with a full no-movement clause for the first 5 seasons and a limited no-trade clause for the last 3.
Bennett, 29, had 25 goals and 26 assists in 76 regular games with the Panthers this season. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the playoffs.
