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Originally Posted by Vinny01
But that walks him to UFA correct?
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maybe, but I have to think both Bennett and the Panthers see a long term fit, so it's not the same as if, for instance, Calgary walked him to UFA. It's really just about getting a good sample size for a long term deal, even if it's a UFA signing. Does Bennett really want to sign a massive contract only to be "Sam Bennett'd" somewhere else when he's having fun in South Beach playing with Jonathan Huberdeau for Joel Quennville? As far as the UFA market is concerned, the Panthers are likely confident that they'd be the frontrunners for a mutually agreeable signing. Maybe even an extension halfway into his second year as a Panther, once they get a few more games.