Benoit recorded an assist, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.
The helper was Benoit's second of the season over 16 games. The 26-year-old defenseman typically makes more of an impact with physicality than scoring, and that's been true in 2024-25 -- he has 31 hits, 28 blocked shots and 12 PIM. He's holding down a third-pairing role for now, though he could face pressure for playing time from Matt Benning or Philippe Myers in the short term, and he could be out of the mix entirely once Jani Hakanpaa (knee) is cleared to play.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Chips in with assist
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Benoit notched an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
The helper was Benoit's first point in seven appearances this season. The defenseman has added a plus-3 rating, five shots on net, eight hits, eight PIM and 14 blocked shots. Benoit is known for his toughness, and he's done a passable job defensively to keep Philippe Myers in the press box.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Secures three-year deal
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Benoit inked a three-year, $4.05 million contract extension with Toronto on Friday.
Benoit has logged 54 games for the Leafs this season, notching one goal on 48 shots and four assists while averaging 16:55 of ice time. While the 25-year-old blueliner won't offer much in the way of offensive upside, he does have value in formats that utilize hits and blocks, as he has racked up 204 and 82, respectively, this season.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Physical force against Caps
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Benoit recorded nine hits with a blocked shot, a shot on net and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Capitals.
The game got chippy in the third period as the Maple Leafs pulled away, and Benoit earned his keep with a dominant physical performance. The 25-year-old blueliner hasn't produced a point in his last nine games, but he's piled up 37 hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over that stretch, including three separate games with six-plus hits. Beniot's 184 hits on the season have come in only 51 games, and as long as he stays out of the press box, he should reach 200 for the second straight campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Garners helper in win
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Benoit registered an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Benoit snapped a four-game point drought with the helper. He has three points over his last 10 contests -- he had not gotten on the scoresheet this season prior to Jan. 9. The defenseman has four points, 146 hits, 63 blocked shots, 40 shots on net, 40 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 42 outings overall.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: May be headed to press box
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Benoit may be a healthy scratch Friday against Columbus, Andrew Forbes of The Hockey Writers reports.
Benoit may be the odd man out with Mark Giordano (finger) returning to the lineup Friday. Benoit hasn't put up any points in 18 games, but he has handled himself well while seeing third-pairing minutes. Overall, Benoit has 52 hits, 32 blocked shots and 11 shots in those 18 games.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: At practice Monday
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Benoit was practicing with Toronto on Monday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Benoit was slotted into the third pairing for Toronto and could get into the lineup against Florida on Tuesday. If Benoit does suit up, it will likely mean William Lagesson will be relegated to a reserve role. For his part, Benoit is averaging 13:13 of ice time in his six NHL games this season, registering five shots, 13 hits and 10 blocks along the way.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Reassigned to minors
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Benoit was sent to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Benoit laid down three hits and blocked three shots in 11:04 of ice time during Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh. The 25-year-old is averaging 13:13 of ice time but has yet to score in six NHL appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Rises to top level
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Benoit has been recalled by the Maple Leafs, per the NHL media site.
Benoit was sent to the minors in a paper transaction Monday, but he's now back with the big club and will likely slot into a bottom-pairing role against Chicago on Friday. He's gone scoreless through five top-level appearances this year.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Dropped to AHL
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Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Benoit has dressed in five of the last six games for the Maple Leafs but has yet to score a point at the NHL level this season. He's also been held without a point in two AHL contests.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Back with Maple Leafs
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Benoit was called up from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Benoit only played in two AHL games after he was sent to the minors late in October. The 24-year-old spent last season with the Ducks, registering three goals, seven assists, 216 hits and 128 blocked shots in 78 contests.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Back with big club
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Benoit was recalled from AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Benoit continues to bounce between levels. Expect the 25-year-old to be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Sent back to AHL
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Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Benoit has bounced between levels during the first week of the season. He has been scratched in each of the Maple Leafs' first three games, but they may continue to shuffle him up and down to provide defensive depth while managing a tight salary cap.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Back with Maple Leafs
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Benoit was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Benoit was a healthy scratch Wednesday and was then sent down to the Marlies on Thursday for cap reasons. He will likely be a healthy scratch versus the Wild on Saturday, as he is Toronto's seventh defenseman.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Up with Leafs
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Benoit was promoted by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Bobby McMann, who Toronto waived Tuesday, was reassigned to the AHL's Marlies in a corresponding move. Benoit recorded three goals, 10 points and 60 PIM in 78 contests with Anaheim in 2022-23.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Hits waivers
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Benoit was waived by Toronto on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Benoit scored three goals and 10 points in 78 contests with the Ducks last year. The 25-year-old will provide some organizational depth for the Maple Leafs if he isn't snagged off waivers.
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Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit: Signs one-year deal
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Benoit signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Monday.
Benoit accounted for three goals, seven assists, 60 PIM, 128 blocked shots and 216 hits in 78 games with Anaheim last season. The 24-year-old will compete for a depth spot on Toronto's blue line during training camp.
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Simon Benoit: Doesn't receive qualifying offer
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Benoit wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Ducks, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, CapFriendly reports.
Benoit had three goals, 10 points, 60 PIM, 216 hits and 128 blocks in 78 outings in 2022-23. He completed a one-year, $750,000 contract and the Ducks would have had to make him a one-year, $787,500 qualifying offer in order to keep his exclusive negotiating rights.
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Ducks' Simon Benoit: Puts up assist
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Benoit logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.
Benoit ended an eight-game point drought with the helper. The 24-year-old defenseman is up to 10 points, 78 shots on net, 207 hits, 124 blocked shots, 58 PIM and a minus-29 rating through 74 appearances. He should close out the year in a regular bottom-four role, adding a physical presence to the Ducks' lineup.
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Ducks' Simon Benoit: Supplies two assists Friday
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Benoit had two assists in Anaheim's 7-4 victory over Columbus on Friday.
This was Benoit's first multi-point game of the campaign, and he has three goals and nine points in 65 appearances overall. He's better known for his work without the puck, and he continued to show up in that regard Friday. Benoit remains Anaheim's 2022-23 leader in hits (182) and blocks (115) after recording three and two, respectively, against Columbus.
