He’s headed into the second round of the playoffs.
That essentially guarantees Calgary Flames rookie Sam Bennett will soon be headed into the second year of his entry-level deal.
The Saddledome brass were likely too busy celebrating — and rightfully so — after Saturday’s series-clinching comeback victory over the Vancouver Canucks to worry about the contractual status of their top prospect, but it’s worth noting Bennett has now suited up for seven NHL contests.
The 18-year-old winger-for-now has proven in a hurry that he belongs in the Flames’ lineup, so he’ll hit double-digits in games played during the Western Conference semifinals against the Anaheim Ducks, which automatically burns the first year of his pact.