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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

Signs one-year deal Benoit signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with Toronto on Monday.

Impact 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 defense corps during training camp.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't receive qualifying offer Benoit wasn't given a qualifying offer by the Ducks, which will result in him becoming an unrestricted free agent Saturday, CapFriendly reports.

Impact 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.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up assist Benoit logged an assist in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Oilers.

Impact 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.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies two assists Friday Benoit had two assists in Anaheim's 7-4 victory over Columbus on Friday.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends drought with assist Benoit recorded an assist, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 3-1 win over the Flames.

Impact Benoit entered Friday on a 16-game point drought, posting a minus-8 rating with 35 hits and 30 blocked shots in that span. He was able to snap the drought with the secondary helper on Derek Grant's empty-net goal with two seconds left in the game. Benoit is hardly a big scoring threat with seven points through 62 contests. He's added 172 hits, 108 blocks, 67 shots on net, 54 PIM and a minus-21 rating, though the physicality likely won't outweigh the lack of offense in fantasy.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 23, 2022 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Recalled from AHL Benoit was recalled from AHL San Diego to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Benoit has yet to make his NHL debut. The Ducks are dealing with a few injuries, so the 22-year-old defenseman will add depth. Through 26 AHL appearances this year, he's posted five points and 26 PIM.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM