Flames deal Bennett to Panthers for 2nd-round pick, prospect

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Sam Bennett and a 2022 sixth-round pick from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2022 second-round pick and prospect Emil Heineman, the team announced.

Bennett requested a trade through his agent earlier this season, hoping for an expanded role on a new team. Last week, the 24-year-old said he enjoyed playing under new head coach Darryl Sutter in Calgary, and he was in a "better mindset."

The fourth overall pick in 2014 has largely played a bottom-six role with the Flames. He's managed four goals and eight assists over 38 games this season.

Heineman was selected with the 43rd pick in last year's draft. The winger has totaled seven goals and six assists over 43 games this season with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League.