Simon Benoit D TOR Wed 10/18/23 6:43 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit was recalled from AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
Benoit continues to bounce between levels. Expect the 25-year-old to be a healthy scratch for Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Simon Benoit D TOR Tue 10/17/23 9:09 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Simon Benoit D TOR Sat 10/14/23 10:10 AM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Simon Benoit D TOR Thu 10/12/23 12:21 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
The Maple Leafs sent Benoit back to AHL Toronto on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Benoit was a healthy scratch Wednesday in the Maple Leafs' 6-5 shootout win over Montreal. The 25-year-old defenseman played 78 games with the Ducks last season, scoring three times and adding seven assists with 216 hits and 128 blocked shots.
Simon Benoit D TOR Wed 10/11/23 2:53 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit was promoted by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Simon Benoit D TOR Sun 10/8/23 3:35 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit was waived by Toronto on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Simon Benoit D TOR Sat 9/30/23 12:11 PM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit (back) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason matchup against Montreal, according to Nick Barden of The Hockey News.
EDGE Analysis
Benoit is poised to make his Toronto preseason debut after being limited to start training camp because of back spasms. He registered 10 points, 128 blocked shots and 216 hits in 78 games for Anaheim last season.
Simon Benoit D TOR Thu 9/21/23 10:06 AM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit missed Thursday's practice due to back spasms.
EDGE Analysis
Benoit is regarded as day-to-day, so it's possible he'll resume practicing in the near future. He recorded three goals, 10 points, 60 PIM, 216 hits and 128 blocks in 78 outings with Anaheim in 2022-23. Benoit signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Maple Leafs over the summer.
Simon Benoit D TOR Mon 8/28/23 11:08 AM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Simon Benoit D TOR Sat 7/1/23 2:59 AM
Simon Benoit
D TOR
Benoit wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Ducks, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, CapFriendly reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.