Matthew Benning - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to minors Benning was assigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

Impact Benning was called up by the Maple Leafs on Dec. 30, but he appeared in just one game during his time with the NHL club. He should have more consistent opportunities to see playing time with the Marlies.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from minors Benning was recalled from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Chris Tanev (lower body) will not play against the Devils on Tuesday, which resulted in Benning being brought up from the minors. Benning will serve as the seventh defenseman for the Leafs on Tuesday. The 31-year-old has two goals, eight helpers and a plus-4 rating across 16 outings with the Marlies this season.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles output with three assists Benning recorded three assists in AHL Toronto's 4-3 win over Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Benning returned from a month-long absence Wednesday and erupted for his best game of the season. He's now at six assists, nine shots on net and a plus-2 rating over eight appearances in his second year with the Marlies. He's never had more than eight points in an AHL season, which came last year in 39 regular-season appearances, though his path back to the NHL isn't particularly clear once the Maple Leafs get healthier on the blue line.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Toronto Benning was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Benning made some appearances with the Sharks early in the 2024-25 campaign, but he played exclusively for AHL Toronto after being dealt to the Maple Leafs in early November. He'll presumably head back to the AHL if he clears waivers, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend most of this season in the minors.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'I Still Think I'm An NHL Defenseman': Matt Benning Hoping To Impress Maple Leafs Or Other Teams In Training Camp Matt Benning hopes to be back in the NHL next season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Matheson: Former Oiler Matt Benning rolling with the punches in Toronto Benning only just turned 31 in May, so far from old but he is on his fourth team with the Maple Leafs after Edmonton, Nashville and San Jose

AUGUST 24, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

AUGUST 19, 2025 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Placed on waivers Benning was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Monday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.

Impact Benning was traded from the Sharks to the Maple Leafs in late October, but he hasn't yet suited up for Toronto. The 30-year-old will likely head to the minors if he clears waivers.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Benning Breaks Silence Amid Maple Leafs Trade Rumors Matt Benning sounds unfazed by rumors of another trade shortly after the last one.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matt Benning went into scramble mode upon being traded to Maple Leafs Defenceman Matt Benning was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Sharks acquire defenseman Timothy Liljegren from Toronto in exchange for Matt Benning and two draft selections | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the...

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • NHL.COM

Flipped to Toronto Benning was traded from the Sharks to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, along with a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick, in exchange for Timothy Liljegren.

Impact Benning went minus-5 with nine hits, 10 blocked shots and seven shots on goal over seven games with the Sharks prior to the trade. The 30-year-old defenseman may struggle to get into the lineup for the Maple Leafs, but he has a $1.25 million cap hit compared to Liljegren's $3 million AAV, so this saves Toronto some money. Benning doesn't offer much scoring upside, but he brings a physical element.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone goal in loss Benning scored a goal, added three hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact Benning opened the scoring at 12:33 of the second period, but the Sharks couldn't get that lead to the intermission. The 30-year-old defenseman is not guaranteed a spot on the Opening Night roster, but he could carve out a role as an extra blueliner. Benning's path to making the roster could be easier if Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body) and Shakir Mukhamadullin (lower body) require stints on injured reserve to begin the season.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Benning (lower body) returned to practice Sunday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Benning is back in action for the Sharks after missing Friday's practice with a minor injury. The 30-year-old blueliner is competing for a bottom-pairing role in San Jose after logging two assists in 14 games last season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Is day-to-day Benning (lower body) is regarded as day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Friday.

Impact Benning might miss some preseason action because of the injury, but he's still expected to be fine for Opening Night against St. Louis on Thursday. He had two assists in 14 outings with the Sharks in 2023-24.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On track to be ready for camp Benning (hip) is expected to be healthy to start training camp, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact General manager Mike Grier said Benning has progressed well in his recovery from hip surgery in January, which was expected to sideline the defenseman for five months. The 30-year-old blueliner will be in the running for a bottom-four role in training camp, as the Sharks' offseason additions of Jake Walman and Cody Ceci creates more competition among the team's veterans on defense.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks D Matt Benning out for season after hip surgery San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent hip surgery and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday.Benning, 29,...

JANUARY 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sharks defenseman Matt Benning undergoes season-ending hip surgery

San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent surgery on his hip that will sideline him for the rest of the season

JANUARY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Done for season Benning underwent successful hip surgery, general manager Mike Grier said Thursday, and will be out of action five months.

Impact That would put Benning out for the season as the Sharks are at the bottom of the NHL standings. Benning ends the season with two assists, 29 blocked shots and 15 hits in 14 games. He should be ready for the start of training camp in September.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Benning (lower body) is out indefinitely, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Impact Benning hasn't played since Dec. 1 due to the injury. He has two assists, 15 hits and 29 blocks in 14 contests this season. When Benning returns, he might serve in a top-four capacity, though he likely won't have a role on the power play.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to IR Benning (lower body) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Benning, who is considered week-to-week, hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 3 against the Rangers. He has collected two assists, 13 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 15 hits across 14 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed week-to-week Benning (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Benning, who didn't play in the past two games, doesn't have an exact timetable for his return yet. He has registered two assists, 13 shots on goal, 29 blocked shots and 15 hits across 14 appearances this season. The Sharks brought up Henry Thrun from AHL San Jose on Saturday to serve as an extra defender.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated off injured reserve Benning (undisclosed) was taken off injured reserve Friday.

Impact Jan Rutta (undisclosed) was moved to IR in a corresponding move. Benning has an assist, seven hits and 18 blocks in eight games this season. He might draw into the lineup as Rutta's replacement, but it's also possible that Marc-Edouard Vlasic will take that spot, which would potentially leave Benning as a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Benning (undisclosed) is close to getting back into the lineup according to coach David Quinn, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports Monday.

Impact Benning played in eight games prior to getting hurt in which he tallied one assist, seven hits and 18 blocks while averaging 18:29 of ice time. Even once cleared to play, Benning is far from a lock to play and could find himself periodically watching from the press box as a healthy scratch. As such, he shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value outside of blocks.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Benning was designated for injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Benning wasn't on the ice for practice Tuesday after reportedly blocking a shot versus the Capitals on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. On the year, the 29-year-old Benning has garnered just one assist to go with nine shots, seven hits and six PIM. The defenseman will likely be replaced in the lineup by Jacob MacDonald or Nikita Okhotyuk, who were both just taken off injured reserve Tuesday.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Sharks defenseman Matt Benning undergoes season-ending hip surgery