Canadian · Kingston, Canada · Born 20 June 1996Sam Bennett is a Canadian forward who won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Florida Panthers and was named 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP.
Samuel Hunter Bennett was born on 20 June 1996 in Holland Landing, Ontario, Canada, and played minor hockey for the York-Simcoe Express and Toronto Marlboros before starring for the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League, being rated the top North American prospect for the 2014 NHL Draft. The Calgary Flames selected Bennett fourth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, and he developed into a physical, versatile forward before being traded to the Florida Panthers, where his career reached new heights. Bennett won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Panthers in 2024 and 2025, capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in the latter championship run, cementing his status as one of the most important players on a rising Florida franchise. Bennett represented Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal, and has continued to be a key contributor for the Panthers, renowned for his combination of skill, physicality, and clutch playoff performances.
Florida Panthers forward, 2025 Conn Smythe winner, back-to-back Stanley Cup champion
How They Played
Power forward with strong physical presence, net-front scoring ability, and penalty killing expertise
Career Honours
- 2x Stanley Cup (2024, 2025)
- Conn Smythe Trophy 2025
| Team | Period | GP | Goals | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | 2021–2024 | 165 | 37 | #93 |
| Calgary Flames | 2014–2021 | 547 | 192 | #15 |
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