Confirmed with Link: Sam Bennett re-signs to a 4 year, $17.6M contract (4.4M AAV)

[SoupyFIN]

There's some risk to this, but Bennett had nothing to gain from accepting a low-ball offer with one year away from UFA.

 

[FinlandPanther]

Bennett plays PK and is physical as well those increased his contract. If he gets 50-60 points next season no one bats an eye for this contract. And with Huby he will.

 

[PSLguy]

I am very happy with the signing. As has been mentioned by others, Bennett had great chemistry with Huberdeau and this solidifies a very strong second line. Huberdeau/Bennett/Duclair is an awesome second line.

The first line, Verheage/Barkov/Reinhart, could/should have 2 of the three be ppg players. The second line should have at least on ppg player (Huby) and Bennett not too far behind.

Wow, even if Bob gives up his customary 3 per game it shouldn't be an issue!

 

[Mogo]

IDk. Seems 1M$ too high. It's risky. Only 15 game sample size.

In the end im fine if it doesnt cause us to lose Barky/Huby in 1-2 years

 

[MintyFresh88]

Term is great. The AAV is a tad high maybe, but we're buying UFA years so that's the reality. Would have been nice to keep it under $4 mill, but oh well.

 

[FinlandPanther]

IDk. Seems 1M$ too high

Bennett was not getting 3.4 million for 4 years lmao. He would’ve taken a one year and then we’d be screwed.

 

[Mogo]

Bennett was not getting 3.4 million for 4 years lmao. He would’ve taken a one year and then we’d be screwed.

I understand thatt because he gave up UFA years. Just that I dont wanna be losing Barky/Huby down the road because re-up Reinhart, Bennett and maybe Vergh. Verghauge expecially if he gets a 4x4 or more extension based on one season

 

[PSLguy]

Bennett was not getting 3.4 million for 4 years lmao. He would’ve taken a one year and then we’d be screwed.

I agree. What does everyone think he would get as a UFA after next season? More than 4.4 I would bet!

 

[FinlandPanther]

I understand thatt because he gave up UFA years. Just that I dont wanna be losing Barky/Huby down the road because re-up Reinhart, Bennett and maybe Vergh. Verghauge expecially if he gets a 4x4 or more extension based on one season

The Bennett contract isn’t even terrible if he stays a 30 point player. He will PK and aggravate other players and that costs money. He would be 1-1.5 overpaid at that point maximum.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I understand thatt because he gave up UFA years. Just that I dont wanna be losing Barky/Huby down the road because re-up Reinhart, Bennett and maybe Vergh. Verghauge expecially if he gets a 4x4 or more extension based on one season

imo Verhaeghe gets $5x4 or $4.5x3.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

I agree. What does everyone think he would get as a UFA after next season? More than 4.4 I would bet!

With his Flames' track record... $3.5milx4.
e: but then again Gudbranson got $4milx3 as a fringe NHLer so anything is possible...

 

[FinlandPanther]

I agree. What does everyone think he would get as a UFA after next season? More than 4.4 I would bet!

If he had a 55-70 point season he’d be shooting 6 mil.

 

[Bag Of Beans]

Good to get players signed.

Hopeflly he has learned a couple things from the not-so-good playoffs.

 

[Mogo]

The Bennett contract isn’t even terrible if he stays a 30 point player. He will PK and aggravate other players and that costs money. He would be 1-1.5 overpaid at that point maximum.

Its not terrible deal. Its just every signing we make just scares me more and more we losing Barky / Huby. I dont wanna lose either. Love the guys

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

Flames fans are forever salty about Bennett

 

[FinlandPanther]

Flames fans are forever salty about Bennett

It’s hilarious. The main boards are so salty too. They know Florida is about to f***ing dumpster them during the season. Tampa gave them nightmares and now another Florida based team is going to as well. Life is good

 

[FinlandPanther]

Its not terrible deal. Its just every signing we make just scares me more and more we losing Barky / Huby. I dont wanna lose either. Love the guys

Barky is coming back. Huby is the one I’m very interested in.

 

[IceKitties]

I guess that means Lundell is kinda maxed out at the 3C spot for the next few years.

 

[austropanther]

Fine deal, although I would have prefered us to sign Reinhart first... as a benchmark.

Basically means Wennberg is gone except if we get rid of Stråls?

 

[PanthersHockey1]

I think this contract is fine. He makes his living in front of the net and getting fed by huby. No reason he can’t regularly hit 25 + 25

 

[letsgrowcactus]

There's some risk to this, but Bennett had nothing to gain from accepting a low-ball offer with one year away from UFA.

This is where I'm at. It's maybe 600k too high given the small size sample, but OTOH, if he has a 60 point, 20 goals season (which looks realistic given that he was scoring at a 1.33 ppg pace and 0.33 goals per game during his 15 games with us), then this will actually be a really great contract. It's somewhat risky, but the potential gain is a physical top 6 guy for 4 years at a cheap price and the odds for this outcome are pretty good.
Ideally I'd have liked a little less money but that would have come with less term; this is a good gamble to take. A solid B from me for the deal.

 

[Mogo]

Bennett didnt get any NMC/NTC etc ? Dont think Zito hands them out like candy

 

[GrumpyKelly]

This is where I'm at. It's maybe 600k too high given the small size sample, but OTOH, if he has a 60 point, 20 goals season (which looks realistic given that he was scoring at a 1.33 ppg pace and 0.33 goals per game during his 20 games with us), then this will actually be a really great contract. It's somewhat risky, but the potential gain is a physical top 6 guy for 4 years at a cheap price and the odds for this outcome are pretty good.
Ideally I'd have liked a little less money but that would have come with less term; this is a good gamble to take. A solid B from me for the deal.

You also have to add a bonus for him not taking shit from anyone and ready to drop gloves when needed. That's pretty rare for a top six guy.

 

[FinlandPanther]

You also have to add a bonus for him not taking shit from anyone and ready to drop gloves when needed. That's pretty rare for a top six guy.

Exactly I can see why the price is what it was. He has so many elements to his game that are attractive.

 

[Gentle Man]

Exactly I can see why the price is what it was. He has so many elements to his game that are attractive.

Like Mason Marchment baby.....except with less pretty eyes