Panthers' Sam Bennett seemingly takes sly dig at Oilers while wakeboarding with Stanley Cup in hometown of Muskoka [WATCH]

NHL: Florida Panthers - Stanley Cup Championship Parade - Source: Imagn
Panthers' Sam Bennett takes a sly dig at Oilers while wakeboarding with Stanley Cup in hometown of Muskoka [WATCH]- Source: Imagn

Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett is enjoying a memorable offseason celebrating with the Stanley Cup. He recently went wakeboarding with the Cup in his hometown of Muskoka, Ontario.

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While riding the waves, he appeared to take a sly dig at the Edmonton Oilers, with Chappell Roan's hit song “Pink Pony Club” heard playing in the background. The blockbuster hit became the Oilers' unofficial celebration song inside the dressing room during their playoff run last season, with the team blasting the tune after victories.

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Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard was asked about the superstition in June, but he remained tight-lipped.

“I know exactly where it started, but I don’t know if I want to let that secret out,” he told the Edmonton Sun. “I know exactly when, because I was there. But, I think I am going to keep it tight to the chest.”
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Sam Bennett, meanwhile, is coming off a historic playoff campaign with the Florida Panthers. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the playoffs after leading the Panthers past the Oilers for the second straight season.

In June, he signed an eight-year, $64 million contract extension with the Panthers, who are aiming to achieve a historic three-peat and cement their legacy next season.

Panthers GM showers praise on Sam Bennett following contract extension

Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito praised Sam Bennett after his contract extension. He expressed excitement about the Conn Smythe winner continuing his career with the Panthers.

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During an interview with NHL.com, Zito said:

“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.
“He played an integral role in our two Stanley Cup championships, earning the franchise’s first Conn Smythe Trophy and is a dedicated contributor to our South Florida community off the ice. We are thrilled that he will continue his career with the Panthers.”
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Bennett was drafted fourth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2014. After spending seven seasons with the Flames, the 29-year-old was traded to the Florida Panthers in the 2020-21 season.

Sam Bennett has been with the Cats for the last five seasons, helping the club clinch back-to-back Stanley Cup championships. He has accumulated 336 points through 162 goals and 174 assists in 691 games.

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