A number of notable NHL players have re-signed with their teams ahead of the start of free agency, including Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett.

Sam Bennett walked to the front of the stage at the Florida Panthers’ latest Stanley Cup championship parade, and before he could even speak the crowd began serenading him with their request.

I love the team, the staff, the owners, just everything about it is really a dream situation. So I couldn't pass up the chance to be back here for another eight years.'