Bennett’s Big Payday: Is $7.5M the Magic Number?

Looks like the Panthers’ playoff beast, Sam Bennett, isn’t packing his bags anytime soon—even if the ink isn’t dry yet. Elliotte Friedman’s latest scoop has the Cats circling a long-term deal in the $7.5M AAV ballpark. But with Bennett’s bold party comments and his agent pumping the brakes, is this a done deal or just smoke? Can Zito really keep the band together and outspend the division rivals? Let’s hear your takes, Panthers faithful! #FlaPanthers #SamBennett #NHLFreeAgency #Sports #IceHockey