Canadian · Kingston, Canada · Born 13 February 1996Canadian ice hockey center who won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy with Florida Panthers in 2024, known for his physical two-way play.
Sam Bennett is a Canadian forward for the Florida Panthers known for his physical, aggressive two-way game and improving offensive production. His playoff performances have been particularly notable, as his relentless forechecking and timely scoring have been crucial to Florida's Stanley Cup runs. He exemplifies the modern power forward role.
Famous For
Stanley Cup winning performance and power forward play style
Playing Style
How They Played
Power forward with strong physical presence, net-front scoring ability, and penalty killing expertise
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Stanley Cup 2024 (Florida Panthers)
- NHL All-Star 2x
- Conn Smythe Trophy 2024
- World Junior Championship Gold (Canada) 2015
Team Career
| Team | Period | GP | Goals | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | 2021–2024 | 165 | 37 | #93 |
| Calgary Flames | 2014–2021 | 547 | 192 | #15 |
Career Journey
Timeline
2014
📌 Drafted 4th overall by Calgary Flames in NHL Entry Draft
2014
🎯 NHL debut with Calgary Flames
2015
🌍 Won gold medal with Team Canada at World Junior Championships
2015
📌 Made NHL debut with Calgary Flames
2015
🌍 World Junior Championship gold with Team Canada
2018
🎯 First 20-goal NHL season
2021
📌 Traded to Florida Panthers
2021
🏆 Won Stanley Cup with Florida Panthers
2021
📌 Traded from Calgary to Florida Panthers
2022
🎯 Scored 28 goals in single NHL season (career high)
2024
🏆 Won Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy
Canadian Athletes