SIMON BENOIT NEWS

Simon Benoit | Pre Game vs. Seattle Kraken | October 18, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Simon Benoit addresses the media ahead of tonight's game against the Seattle Kraken.

OCTOBER 18 • NHL.COM

Records assist in win Benoit notched an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Predators.

Impact Benoit picked up his first point of the season on an Oliver Ekman-Larsson tally in the first period. The 27-year-old Benoit has brought plenty of grit to a third-pairing role, adding 10 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over four appearances. His lack of offense is too much to overcome for most fantasy managers -- the defenseman has never had more than 10 points in a season, but he has topped the 200-hit mark in three straight campaigns.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

'It Could Change': Why The Maple Leafs Keep Flipping Sides On Third Defense Pair Shortly before the Toronto Maple Leafs began their regular season, Simon Benoit found himself back in a familiar position.

OCTOBER 11 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Maple Leafs Media Availability | Pregame vs Detroit Red Wings | October 2, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs Players and Coach speak with the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. 00:00 Oliver Ekman-Larsson 02:35 Simon Benoit...

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Simon Benoit | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Simon Benoit speaks with the media ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.

OCTOBER 2 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit returns from injury as regular season closes in The physical defenceman has been out for a chunk of camp, returning with a new assignment on his opposite side of the blueline.

OCTOBER 2 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Set to return Thursday Benoit (upper body) is on the roster for Thursday's preseason game against the Red Wings, signaling that he'll be able to return.

Impact Benoit sustained an upper-body injury early in training camp, but he shed his non-contact jersey Wednesday and will return to game action a day later. Assuming he remains healthy ahead of Wednesday's Opening Night matchup against Montreal, Benoit will likely begin the year on the third pairing.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Benoit Eyes Maple Leafs Preseason Return After Training Camp Injury, Looking To Evolve His Game BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. — Simon Benoit is feeling better after a “bump” early in training camp forced the defenseman to miss a portion of on-ice a...

OCTOBER 2 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Making progress Benoit (upper body) is participating in Wednesday's practice and is no longer wearing a non-contact jersey, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Impact Benoit had previously skated with the team while being ineligible for contact, so this is a key step in the right direction. That said, it still remains to be seen if Benoit will play in either of Toronto's final preseason games against Detroit on Thursday or Saturday. Benoit might dress on the Maple Leafs' third pairing if he's available for Toronto's regular-season opener against Montreal on Oct. 8.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Benoit (upper body) won't play at home against Montreal in preseason action Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Benoit participated in the morning skate Saturday as the seventh defenseman, so he is closing in on a return. Benoit had one goal, 10 points, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocks over 78 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing in Montreal Benoit (upper body) will not travel to Montreal on Thursday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

Impact Benoit will miss the road contest against the Canadiens. He was injured early in training camp last week and while the injury isn't considered serious, Benoit may not be available for Opening Night on October 8. Benoit had one goal, nine assists, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocked shots across 78 regular-season contests in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Injury isn't serious Benoit (upper body) hasn't resumed participating in training camp, but head coach Craig Berube doesn't believe Benoit's injury is serious, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.

Impact Although it's been five days since Benoit was on the ice with the Leafs, it makes sense to err heavily on the side of caution for even a minor injury during training camp. The 27-year-old had a goal, 10 points, 59 PIM, 204 hits and 111 blocks across 78 regular-season appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Benoit (upper body) will not suit up for Tuesday's home preseason game versus the Senators.

Impact Benoit has been dealing with an upper-body injury through the early portion of training camp, and it remains to be seen when he'll be good to go. Toronto's next exhibition contest is Thursday in Montreal.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs Hit By More Injuries At Training Camp As Nicolas Roy, Simon Benoit Join List; Joseph Woll Ill After two on-ice sessions, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already running into some early injury trouble. Before the club hit the ice at Ford P...

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Unavailable for practice Benoit (upper body) won't take part in Saturday's practice.

Impact Benoit had been skating alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson at the beginning of training camp. They were also a pairing for the Maple Leafs during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Benoit had one goal, nine assists, 111 blocked shots and 204 hits in 78 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Benoit | Media Availability | Toronto Maple Leafs Simon Benoit speaks with the media following Saturday's practice.

MAY 10 • NHL.COM

Simon Benoit | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Simon Benoit addresses the media ahead of tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators.

APRIL 26 • NHL.COM

Auston Matthews' Postgame Interview With Simon Benoit Catches Attention Maple Leafs team captain Auston Matthews wasn’t ready for Simon Benoit’s quick answer.

APRIL 26 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Keep Battling | The Leaf: Blueprint Moment | Toronto Maple Leafs The Leafs hit the road for Game 3 of the first round in Ottawa, where the Senators pushed them to overtime for the second straight game. Thi...

APRIL 25 • NHL.COM

LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Two vastly different Maple Leafs combine for big win in Ottawa Auston Matthews and Simon Benoit are miles apart in talent and salary, but both ride the same successful playoff train in this series.

APRIL 25 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Leafs' Simon Benoit plays OT hero, puts Senators on the brink: Game 3 takeaways Maple Leafs win second consecutive 3-2 overtime game to take a 3-0 series stranglehold over the Ottawa Senators.

APRIL 25 • NYTIMES.COM

Energizer OT Winner: Simon Benoit | NHL.com Simon Benoit rips one from the point that finds the back of the net, giving Toronto a commanding 3-0 lead over Ottawa, presented by Energize...

APRIL 25 • NHL.COM