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Sam Bennett

Born:June 20, 1996Draft:2014 Flames #4 Overall
Hometown:East Gwillimbury, ONPosition:C/W
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:CanadaCurrent Team:Florida Panthers

Samuel Hunter Bennett (born June 20, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bennett was rated by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau as the top North American prospect for the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected fourth overall by the Calgary Flames. Bennett made his NHL debut in the 2014–15 season.

Sam Bennett Florida Panthers
Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
April 12, 2021Calgary Flames6th-Round Pick in 2022 (Gustav Karlsson)Florida Panthers2nd-Round Pick in 2022 (David Goyette)
Emil Heineman

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Achievements

  • CHL Top Draft Prospect Award (2014)
  • Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal (2014)

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