Panthers re-sign Reinhart to 3-year deal reportedly worth $19.5M

The Florida Panthers re-signed forward Sam Reinhart to a three-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Reinhart's deal carries an average annual value of $6.5 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

The Panthers acquired the 25-year-old on July 24 from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for goaltender Devon Levi and a 2022 first-round pick. Reinhart was a restricted free agent and had filed for arbitration.

"Sam is a gifted and versatile talent that will play a key role for our team in the coming seasons," general manager Bill Zito said. "One of several players to commit to our organization with a multi-year contract this offseason, we are excited to see how these players come together and continue to build a foundation for success in South Florida."

Reinhart played 54 games with the Sabres last season, leading the team with 25 goals and 40 points. He joins Sam Bennett, Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, Gustav Forsling, and Brandon Montour in signing multi-year contracts with the Panthers this offseason.

Buffalo drafted Reinhart second overall in 2014. He's amassed 134 goals and 161 assists in 454 career games and has notched at least 20 goals in five of his six seasons.