SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward Sam Bennett on an eight-year contract extension.

Bennett enjoyed an incredible and historic postseason this past year, as he scored 15 goals—including an NHL-record 13 on the road—en route to helping the Panthers win its second straight Stanley Cup and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy for his efforts.

Florida Panthers playoff MVP Sam Bennett told fans during the team's Stanley Cup celebrations this week that he wasn't leaving. He's a man of his word. Bennett signed an eight-year contract extension with Florida,