Elliotte Friedman Hints at Sam Bennett's Price Tag Before Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett let it slip that he isn't leaving Sunrise, Florida, any time soon, but the pen has yet to hit the paper when it comes to his contract extension.

Stanley Cup star Sam Bennett, who is set to hit free agency, hinted at plans to return to the Florida Panthers during title celebrations, but his agent told UPI on Friday no contract is signed amid ongoing negotiations.

After the Florida Panthers secured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on Tuesday, one of their key players got major recognition before he could potentially be heading to free agency. Center Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy,