Samuel Hunter Bennett is a professional Canadian ice hockey center, currently serving the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was recognized as the highest-rated prospect by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau before the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Moreover, Bennett was selected by the Calgary Flames in the same draft as the fourth overall pick.
He debuted in the NHL on April 12, 2015, where he quickly recorded his first assist just after 33 seconds in a game against the Winnipeg Jets. Bennett further showcased his talent in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs where he was a regular player. He scored his first goal on April 19 and helped the team win against the Vancouver Canucks in a 4-2 victory. He participated in all the games of the playoffs and scored three goals and one assist.
He was traded to the Florida Panthers on April 12, 2021 and recorded two hat tricks in his first full season with the team. Additionally, he had his career best season during 2021-22, where recorded 49 points (28 goals and 21 assists). Bennett is currently under a 4-year, $17,700,000 contract with the Panthers.
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Sam Bennett's Contract Breakdown
Sam is under four-year contract with the Florida Panthers for $17,700,000 with a cap hit of $5,000,000. He received the signing bonus of $1,000,000 in his starting 2021-22 season. His accumulated base salaryis $16,700,000 and signing bonus $1,000,000, totaling $17,700,000.
Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2024-25 | $5,000,000 | - | $5,000,000 | - | $17,700,000 |
How much is Sam Bennett getting paid?
Sam Bennett is set to earn a salary of $6,350,000 for the 2023-24 season as he is currently under a four-year contract for $17,700,000 with a cap hit of $4,425,000. Additionally, Sam Bennett is set to earn $5,000,000 as a base salary for the 2024-2025 season
How much does Sam Bennett make in a minute?
Sam Bennett’s per minute earning is around $15.90 according to his daily cap hit which is $23,047. His accumulated daily cap hit is $2,857,813 and his remaining cap hit stands at $1,544,141.
Sam Bennett's Career Earnings
Sam has made $24,475,000 which is valued at $27,589,659 in today's dollars. He ranks #650 in NHL for his hockey career earnings. Currently under contract for US $5,000,000 for a projected hockey fortune of US $29,475,000.
What are the terms of Sam Bennett’s contract?
Sam Bennett will be playing with the Florida Panthers till the 2024-2025 season. The total worth of the contract is $17,700,000 with a cap hit of $4,425,000 and no clauses have been disclosed.
How much of Sam Bennett’s contract is guaranteed?
Sam Bennett is under a four-year contract with the Florida Panthers for $17,700,000 with a cap hit of $4,425,000 and the entire amount of his contract is guaranteed.
Sam Bennett's Contract History
Sam Bennett started his NHL career with the Calgary Flames in the 2014 NHL Entry draft and since then he has signed four contracts. The first contract he signed was an entry-level contract. It was a three-year contract he signed with the Flames for $9,675,000 with a cap hit of $925,000. The second contract he signed was for two years. It was worth $3,900,000 with a cap hit of $1,950,000.
His third contract was for a duration of two years with the Flames. It was worth $5,100,000 with a cap hit of $2,550,000. The fourth and hus current contract is with the Florida Panthers for four years. It is worth $17,700,000 with a cap hit of $4,425,000.
FAQ's on Sam Bennett’s Contract
A. Sam Bennett is set to earn a salary of $5,000,000 for the 2024-2025 season.
A. Sam Bennett is under a four-year contract with the Florida Panthers worth $17,700,000.
A. He was traded to the Florida Panthers from the Calgary Flames.
A. Sam Bennett is an American ice hockey player
A. Throughout his career in the NHL, Sam has scored 244 points in 546 games and 42 playoff points in 65 games played (As of 2022-23 season).