NHL Analyst Demands Eight-Figure Salary for Panthers' Sam Bennett originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett’s postseason performances earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs just days before becoming an unrestricted free agent.

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,