Posts About "Sam Bennett"
Do the Flames Have a Right Wing Issue?
August 31st, 2019 For a city that has had its fair share of high profile right wingers over the years, the 2019-20 version of the Calgary Flames sure is not leaning that way at the moment. For Flames fans pining for the next Jarome Iginla, Lanny McDonald, or Theo Fleury to step up and patrol the right side – sorry, the pickings are mighty slim right...
Sam Bennett's Bridge Contract Means High Expectations
July 29th, 2019 Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett signed a two-year bridge deal last week, earning an AAV of $2.55 million per season. For a Flames team tight against the salary cap and a young forward looking to capitalize on the deal, this could work out to be a perfect fit. The onus on Bennett to earn his big payout in two years falls to his...
Flames Sign Sam Bennett to 2-Year Contract Worth $5.1 Million
July 24th, 2019 CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Sam Bennett to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million. The 23-year-old native of Holland Landing, Ont., had 13 goals and 14 assists in 71 games last season wit...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Golden Knights, More
May 26th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Calgary Flames' Sam Bennett, the Dallas Stars considering buying out a forward with some potentially strong upside, what's happening with Pittsburgh and Phil Kessel and the Vegas Golden Knights trying to move salary. Offer Sheet for Bennett Eric Francis of Sportsnet suggested...
Flames' Feisty Bennett Proving to Be Key Spark Plug
February 18th, 2019 With the Calgary Flames mired in a four-game winless skid they were definitely in need of a spark, and it was Sam Bennett who provided just that in a badly needed 5-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bennett set the tone with his feistiness by engaging in a spirited fight and also netted the game-winning goal. The triumph allowed...
The Jagr Effect: How A Legend Fueled the Flames
February 7th, 2019 The Calgary Flames rolled the dice in the 2017-18 season in an effort to find some forward depth. Seeking a bit of additional offensive oomph, the club signed 45-year-old free agent Jaromir Jagr. The second-highest scoring player in National Hockey League history, Jagr was expected to add some scoring to the Flames' bottom two...
