
Sam Lafferty
C · Florida PanthersFull data
Contract
Signed 2026-07-01 — expires 2026-27 as ufa
| Season | Base salary | Signing bonus | Cap hit | Clauses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $850,000 | $0 | $850,000 | — |
Source — as of 2026-08-26
Market value
Estimate based on comparable contracts — not a prediction of negotiations.
Projected AAV range (next contract): $839,900 – $1,918,150 (mid $1,248,500)
Most common term among comparables: 2 years
Recent market runs −11.5 % below historical comparables — adjustment applied.
Comparable contracts
- Ross Johnston (2026-27, $2,000,000 × 3 · ★)
- Liam O'Brien (2023-24, $1,000,000 × 3)
- Jansen Harkins (2026-27, $850,000 × 1 · ★)
- Kurtis MacDermid (2023-24, $1,150,000 × 3)
- Ryan Lomberg (2026-27, $1,300,000 × 2 · ★)
- Nicolas Deslauriers (2025-26, $875,000 × 2)
- Eric Robinson (2024-25, $1,700,000 × 4)
- Nico Sturm (2025-26, $2,000,000 × 2)
Key stats (2025-26)
GP 29
G 1
PTS 2
Advanced stats: MoneyPuck.com — as of 2026-08-27
Take it further
as of 2026-08-26