Overview

• At Miami’s E11EVEN nightclub during the Stanley Cup celebration, Bennett grabbed the mic and declared “I ain’t leaving” just days before free agency opens on July 1.
• The 29-year-old center earned Conn Smythe Trophy honors after totaling 22 points in 23 playoff games en route to back-to-back Stanley Cups.
• He is concluding a four-year, $17.7 million contract with a $4.425 million cap hit and was projected to command up to $10 million per season on the open market.
• Fan chants of “Eight more years!” broke out during his celebration, reflecting widespread expectations for a lengthy extension in Florida.
• According to Daily Faceoff, Bennett could sign a six-year, $38.4 million contract this offseason.