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Maple Leafs Recall Matt Benning, Jacob Quillan

The Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Matt Benning and center Jacob Quillan from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, according to a team announcement. Toronto’s active roster is full, so two corresponding moves will be necessary.

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Matt Benning scores OT winner as Toronto Marlies overcome slow start to defeat Belleville

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11

Dakota Mermis’ injury creates a now or never situation for Matt Benning and Maple Leafs

In this busy time of year one of my favourite traditions is to a few moments to discuss the Leafs defensive depth situation. It didn’t seem likely that there would be any need to understand the depth beyond Dakota Mermis, but thanks to his injury on Monday night, here we are discussing who replaces Mermis on the Leafs roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Laughton, Joshua, Roy & Benning

Some weeks, when you are writing daily about the Toronto Maple Leafs, you feel like the story writes itself. After two wins in a row, this one has been a little different — quieter on the surface, but with a few threads tugging at the deeper fabric of the team.

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Timing a trade, Benning as a wildcard, and best shape of my life SZN: Leaflets

There are actual events on the NHL calendar (albeit a promo tour in Europe) and with September creeping up on us next weekend the long stretch of nothing to talk about on the NHL front is coming to an end.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 23

Leafs’ Matt Benning chasing strong training camp to make his NHL return

Is there space for Matt Benning on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ crowded blue line? The 31-year-old defenceman was acquired in last year’s Timothy Liljegren trade with the Sharks, but has yet to appear in a Maple Leafs sweater.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 20

Former Oiler Trying to Earn NHL Spot with Maple Leafs, Trade Likely?

Veteran defenseman Matt Benning, who spent four seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, is looking to make an NHL comeback. Heading into his 10th NHL season, he’s lost some steam in terms of making a regular impact, something he’s hoping to change.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Maple Leafs recall 14 Black Aces as AHL season ends

Now that the AHL’s Toronto Marlies season has ended at the hands of the Cleveland Monsters, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to recall several players for their playoff run.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 4

Philippe Myers’ extension opens a door to give Matt Benning a look

The stakes have never been lower. Here we are, the Toronto Maple Leafs are sitting at or near the top of the Atlantic Division depending on what day you are reading this, nearing the halfway point of the season and the point of discussion is whether there is something to can be done about the bottom defensive pairing on the Leafs roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 21, 2024

Reasonable expectations for Murray, what’s next for Alex Nylander, and a plea for Matt Benning: Leaflets

The Maple Leafs have about the least favourable schedule imaginable heading into the Christmas break. Tonight is the second half of back-to-back games and they’ll play once more on Monday before being right back at it on the road on the 27th (in the first have of a back-to-back for them).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 12, 2024

Matt Benning assigned to AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers

Matt Benning has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies after clearing waivers, the Maple Leafs announced Tuesday. Toronto previously placed Benning on waivers Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 12, 2024

Tuesday Provides Two Waiver Surprises Involving Past and Present Maple Leafs

Tuesday brought about more waiver wire news as a Toronto Maple Leaf cleared while a former Maple Leaf was placed on the waivers in a surprise move. Shortly

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 12, 2024

Blackhawks place forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers

Chris Johnston: The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Matt Benning on waivers. Jim Matheson: “Be interesting to see if a team makes waiver claim on ex Oiler Matt Benning as third pairing right D.

NHL News / Oilersnation / November 11, 2024

Former Oilers Andreas Athanasiou, Matt Benning land on waivers

A pair of former Edmonton Oilers landed on waivers Monday morning, as the Chicago Blackhawks waived Andreas Athanasiou and the Toronto Maple Leafs Matt Benning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11, 2024

Maple Leafs place defenceman Matt Benning on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Matt Benning on waivers Monday, The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reports. Benning, 30, was acquired Oct. 30 from the San Jose Sharks as part of the return for defenceman Timothy Liljegren.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 11, 2024

Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou, Maple Leafs’ Matt Benning and Avalanche’s Kaapo Kahkonen placed on waivers

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Andreas Athanasiou on waivers. Athanasiou has appeared in five games, registering zero points. The 30-year-old is in the final year of a two-year contract worth $4.25 million per season that he signed with Chicago in 2023.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Blade of Steel / November 11, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs Surprisingly Place Recently Acquired Player On Waivers

After just being acquired in the deal to send Timothy Liljegren to San Jose, the Toronto Maple Leafs have now officially waived veteran Matt Benning. The

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 9, 2024

NHL Insider Shares Interesting Report on the Maple Leafs and Newly-Acquired Matt Benning

NHL Insider Frank Seravalli has shared some interesting information regarding newly-minted Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Benning. After being acquired by

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / November 7, 2024

Maple Leafs looking to deal recently acquired Matt Benning

Last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Matt Benning from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Timothy Liljegren. This trade was initially seen as a way to bolster the Leafs’ defensive corps, given Benning’s extensive NHL experience of 464 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 4, 2024

Insider Provides Update on Matt Benning's Future With the Maple Leafs

Matt Benning was a 'throw in' for the San Jose Sharks to complete the Timothy Liljegren trade and his status with the Maple Leafs is now known. Acquired as part of the Liljegren deal last Wednesday, Matt Benning has another season left on his deal after this one that carries a $1.25M cap hit.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3, 2024

Maple Leafs looking to trade recently acquired defenseman

Earlier this week, the Maple Leafs acquired veteran blueliner Matt Benning as part of the return in the trade that saw blueliner Timothy Liljegren move to San Jose. However, it doesn’t appear as if he’s in Toronto’s plans.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 2, 2024

Matt Benning Addresses Trade Flip Rumors From Maple Leafs

Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Benning is taking trade rumors in stride, despite reports suggesting he could be on the move before ever playing a game with the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 2, 2024

Sharks Will Miss Benning: ‘We need more guys like Matt Benning’

Matt Benning was a leader for the San Jose Sharks, to the end. Despite being a healthy scratch at times this year, and playing just 21 games over the last

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / November 1, 2024