Friedman: Bennett and Panthers open contract talks

[Laus723]

Report: Panthers, Bennett open contract talks

The Florida Panthers recently secured the services of a key piece of their championship core, and now they've turned their attention to another.Sam Bennett and the club have started negotiating a new contract, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on the latest edition of "Saturday...

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Friedman “cautions” they’re not currently close, but I’m getting a Benny jersey if this works out.

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[Billy Kvcmu]

He’s gonna sign for like 6m or some shit

 

[WetcoastOrca]

He’s been great for Florida where he really got his career back on track. He brings more than just points and is such a valuable player in the playoffs. He’s going to cash in on big long term deal which should make him and Florida fans happy.

 

[Gurglesons]

Don't do it, Cats.

 

[Coffee]

I still think he’s going to Colorado

 

[sxvnert]

Both Bennett and ekblad will take discounts just like the rest to keep the team together.

 

[missionAvs]

I still think he’s going to Colorado

I would love this but I don't see how the Avs fit him in.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Don't do it, Cats.

The end of the contract will suck but he’s a huge part of our identity.

 

[CanadienShark]

To be expected. His value to the team goes far beyond his points.

 

[kerrabria]

It’s going to be underwhelming if Zito locks all these guys in for 6+ years with NTCs and we only walk away with the one cup.

 

[Rafafouille]

Both Bennett and ekblad will take discounts just like the rest to keep the team together.

Ekblad better be, he needs to take at least a 30% pay cut from his current contract to actually be worth it. He owes the Panthers one.

 

[Gurglesons]

The end of the contract will suck but he’s a huge part of our identity.

Lundell can take over his role easily. He makes no sense to re-sign.

 

[Gentle Man]

I still think he’s going to Colorado

Yea. The Panthers play a game in Colorado every year

 

[Laus723]

Lundell can take over his role easily. He makes no sense to re-sign.

I tend to agree with you on things, but they’re two different players. Bennett is very physical, he and Tkachuk have great chemistry, and both mix it up well together. Lundell is skilled and has 2C potential and will get there, but we’re seeing no with Barkov out for a few weeks how important it is to have an elite center group. If Bennett wants to stay as well, F yeah stay.

 

[Coffee]

Yea. The Panthers play a game in Colorado every year

lol no! I meant like traded to Colorado!!

Cheers

 

[Laus723]

lol no! I meant like traded to Colorado!!

Cheers

For what??

 

[Miller Time]

I still think he’s going to Colorado

There's almost no chance that happens... Colorado won't be able to match the UFA max offers he'll get, and if he's going to take less than that, there's no reason why he'd not stay in Florida imo

 

[Coffee]

@Laus723 @Gentle Man never mind

Miller time revealed the reality of the situation I didn’t think through

 

[Gurglesons]

I tend to agree with you on things, but they’re two different players. Bennett is very physical, he and Tkachuk have great chemistry, and both mix it up well together. Lundell is skilled and has 2C potential and will get there, but we’re seeing no with Barkov out for a few weeks how important it is to have an elite center group. If Bennett wants to stay as well, F yeah stay.

Signing Bennett is how the Cats shut their window shut. They have the pieces to absorb his loss. Him and Ekblad need to go once their contracts expire.

 

[Laus723]

Signing Bennett is how the Cats shut their window shut. They have the pieces to absorb his loss. Him and Ekblad need to go once their contracts expire.

Why’re you down on Bennett? I think the absolute opposite.

 

[Gentle Man]

Signing Bennett is how the Cats shut their window shut. They have the pieces to absorb his loss. Him and Ekblad need to go once their contracts expire.

The owner called Bennett the soul of the team.

I think that's pretty significant.

 

[centipede2233]

It’s going to be underwhelming if Zito locks all these guys in for 6+ years with NTCs and we only walk away with the one cup.

Welcome to the Colorado foot print to success!

 

[Some Other Flame]

They have to sign him; he's a huge part of their success.

8yrs x 6.5-7M.

Folks worry too much about the little things. Given Bennett's playing style, he'll easily be LTIRetired.

 

[Oddbob]

Lundell can take over his role easily. He makes no sense to re-sign.

Lundell isn't even the same kind of player. As an outsider looking in, Bennett has value much more than his pts. That said, I don't know if he should get more than a 6X6, as I don't think he is going to age well as most physical guys don't.

 

[MoneyManny]

Lundell isn't even the same kind of player. As an outsider looking in, Bennett has value much more than his pts. That said, I don't know if he should get more than a 6X6, as I don't think he is going to age well as most physical guys don't.

The future is now for Florida. It doesn't matter if Bennett is on his deathbed by the end of the contract as long as the AAV is reasonable.