Why would Florida do this?

Id be a big fan of this move

Panthers are competing for a playoff spot. They're not selling.

perfect cap hit for mike hoffman too!

REALLY low odds of making playoffs. Have played more games than anyone but NYI.

Im aware of their position in the standings. This trade makes no sense for the Panthers, and if they WERE to entertain a trade for Bennett, this return doesn't make sense either. Regardless of them missing or making the playoffs, you're trading with a team who has announced they are competing for a cup. They have no draft capital, a thin prospect pool, and players in their prime. Bennett has a good contract and is a big part of Floridas team in a lot of different ways. The only way they would trade out one of their vital roster players is if they could deepen their roster or plug holes that they have. Bennett for a guy like Girard is more plausible. They are lacking talented top 9 players who can really contribute offensively, and defensive depth. This trade doesn't make them better and in all likelihood doesn't help them in the next 3-5 years

Give up a top 4 dman and they’ll talk. Not for a late first and a prospect.

He's signed with term to a great deal. It would cost far more

Coincidence? I think not. A really random amount of retention on Eller otherwise.

The odds definitely aren’t great (30%) but regardless it doesn’t make sense to move Bennett unless it’s for a fantastic return (multiple high picks or a d man with term + picks) he’s a perfect 2C at a cheap cap hit even if we don’t make the playoffs this year we still have him for 2 more seasons and next year we are likely competing again

Avs want that 69% bow chicka bow wow

Idk if Bennet is our answer for the Avs, but hey, I'm willing to try it

They have no first round pick this year so they can’t sell to give Montreal a better draft pick