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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • NHL.COM
At practice Monday Benoit was practicing with Toronto on Monday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to minors Benoit was sent to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rises to top level Benoit has been recalled by the Maple Leafs, per the NHL media site.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leafs' Liljegren out long term, Simon Benoit and Max Lajoie recalled Timonthy Liljegren is on LTIR for the Leafs after Thursday's leg injury on Boston, forcing the team to beef up its defence.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Back with Maple Leafs Benoit was called up from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Impact 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, scoring three times, picking up seven assists, while accumulating 2216 hits and 128 blocked shots in 78 contests.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to AHL Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Impact This was expected as Benoit has already been called up and sent down to the minors three times this season. He has been a healthy scratch in all four games for the Maple Leafs this year.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to AHL Benoit was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Maple Leafs Benoit was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Impact Benoit was a healthy scratch Wednesday and was then sent down to the Marlies on Thursday for salary cap reasons. He will likely be a healthy scratch versus the Wild on Saturday as he is Toronto's seventh defenseman.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to AHL The Maple Leafs sent Benoit back to AHL Toronto on Thursday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Up with Leafs Benoit was promoted by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits waivers Benoit was waived by Toronto on Sunday, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Meet Simon Benoit, the 'inspirational' defenceman the Leafs could end up needing Benoit is used to overcoming challenges by now, but can he work his way onto a Maple Leafs blue line that has been set since last summer?
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Set for preseason action Benoit (back) is expected to play in Saturday's preseason matchup against Montreal, according to Nick Barden of The Hockey News.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffering from back spasms Benoit missed Thursday's practice due to back spasms.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Simon Benoit | NHL.com The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract worth $775,000.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NHL.COM
Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Simon Benoit The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract worth $775,000.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • NHL.COM
Leafs sign D Simon Benoit to 1-year deal worth $775K The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract Monday worth $775,000.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
