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.
"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.
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.