Michael Benning

23-Year-Old DefensemanD
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Following a three-year career at the University of Denver, Benning spent the past two seasons in the minors with AHL Charlotte, including the 2024-25 campaign in which he generated nine goals and 23 assists in 54 regular-season tilts before adding another nine points in 18 playoff games. Selected by the Cats in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, the two-way nature of the blueliner's new deal suggests he'll once again be plying his trade in the minors, but could be in line to make his NHL debut at some point during the campaign. Still, as a fringe roster option, Benning is unlikely to offer much, if any, fantasy value this season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers in August of 2025.
Lands one-year contract
DFlorida Panthers  Minors
August 14, 2025
Benning signed a one-year, two-way contract with Florida on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old defenseman has yet to debut in the NHL. Benning spent last season with AHL Charlotte, potting nine goals and 23 assists in 54 regular-season contests. He could make his NHL debut this season, but will likely spend most of the season in the AHL.
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Agrees to entry-level contract
DFlorida Panthers  Minors
April 12, 2023
Benning signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Florida on Wednesday.
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DFlorida Panthers  Minors
October 8, 2020
Benning was drafted 95th overall by the Panthers at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft on Wednesday.
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Expected to sign ELC
DFlorida Panthers  Minors
April 12, 2023
Benning has reportedly agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with the Panthers, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Benning appears set to forgo his senior season at the University of Denver after racking up 34 points in 39 games this year. Over the course of his three-year collegiate career, the 2020 fourth-round pick logged 101 contests in which he tallied 31 goals and 52 helpers. If Benning's deal begins this season, he could join the Panthers for the postseason, though he might not be able to get into the lineup.
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