Report: 'Sizable gap' in contract talks between Flames, Bennett

The Calgary Flames don't appear to be any closer to signing restricted free agent Sam Bennett.

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, there remains a sizable gap in contract talks between club and player, and there's even a possibility that Bennett will head overseas until an agreement is reached with the Flames.

As a reminder, if Bennett doesn't sign a contract by Dec. 1, he's ineligible to play in the NHL this season, according to the collective bargaining agreement.

General manager Brad Treliving recently expressed confidence in getting Bennett signed, while the team is now less than two weeks away from its preseason opener against Edmonton.

Bennett recorded 13 goals and 13 assists in 81 games for the Flames last season, averaging 14:59 of ice time per game.