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Sam Bennett's Agent Puts Out a Statement Amid Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors
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Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is set to be highly sought after in free agency, and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be one of the teams looking to poke around.
Sam Bennett is a popular man in South Florida right now as he was able to win the Stanley Cup, while also getting himself the Conn Smythe trophy.
Overall, it was a crowning achievement for the forward, who is set to become a free agent this summer.
Just a couple of nights ago, while celebrating with his Panthers teammates, Bennett made it absolutely clear that he wants to stay in Florida for the long haul.
While this feels like a guarantee of his loyalty, there haven't been any real updates in his negotiations. This was confirmed by Bennett's agent Darren Ferris.
"It was an incredible and emotional night for the Panthers and well-deserved," Ferris said. "The celebrations have been amazing to see, and Sam's just taking it all in with his teammates right now. At this time, no contract has been signed - when there's something official, we'll share it accordingly."
Ultimately, this is good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have an interest in Bennett. Days ago, they were dead in the water. Now, they still have a shot.
Sam Bennett in free agency
Bennett's next contract could be worth close to $8 million per season. However, there is a chance he only makes $7.5 million.
After all, he only had 51 points in the regular season this season. At a certain point, you cannot rely on playoff performance to get you a big contract.
Only time will tell whether or not Bennett gets what he wants and if he gets it with the Panthers, who remain one of the best teams in the league.
If he stays, then this franchise might just become a real dynasty. But that means bringing back Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, and others.
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