The Flames did trade pending RFA Sam Bennett today. The Florida Panthers acquired the 24 year-old rugged center and a 2022 sixth round pick from Calgary for Emil Heineman and a second round pick in 2022. Bennett has 12 points in 38 games this season.
Panthers acquire Sam Bennett
Per the Panthers website:
Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has acquired forward Sam Bennett and a 2022 sixth-round draft pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for forward Emil Heineman (drafted by FLA in 2020) and a 2022 second-round draft pick.