A few weeks after signing what basically amounts to a lifetime contract with the Florida Panthers, Sam Bennett married fiancee Zoe Zeleny and they made sure their reception kicked off with a bang. The two entered the reception as guests stood — but instead of applauding,

Sam is a special player who has mastered a unique blend of skill and physicality in his game, becoming one of the most impactful postseason performers of his generation,” Panthers president of hockey operations and general manager Bill Zito said.

Sam Bennett could have gone to free agency and picked his landing spot, plus probably could have signed for much more money than the Florida Panthers were able to offer.