After securing contract extensions for Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad, the Florida Panthers now have their sights set on which player is likely not returning for the upcoming NHL season.

Sam Bennett signs an eight-year deal with an $8 million AAV with the Florida Panthers. Harman Dayal: Of the Panthers’ three key pending unrestricted free agents — Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand — Bennett always stood out as the most important player to retain.