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Last night, we saw what happens when two former teammates play each other in a heated rivalry like the Battle of Pennsylvania. There was absolutely no love loss between Pittsburgh Penguins forward Nick Robertson and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Simon Benoit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

What the Maple Leafs’ Woll & Benoit Trade Says About Their New Direction

The biggest surprise about the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ June 16 trade with the Philadelphia Flyers wasn’t that Joseph Woll was moved. Once Anthony Stolarz established himself as the team’s starter and Dennis Hildeby continued pushing for NHL time, a move always felt possible.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / June 16

Maple Leafs Trade Woll and Benoit to Flyers in Early Offseason Deal: Why Now?

The Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs have made a trade. The Flyers posted on Tuesday, “BREAKING: We have acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / June 16

Maple Leafs Trade Woll, Benoit to Flyers for Two Players and a Draft Pick

We officially have our first trade of the NHL offseason. It was announced on Tuesday that the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round pick.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 16

Maple Leafs trade Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit to Flyers for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 3rd round pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenceman Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson, and a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Toronto Maple Leafs trade goaltender Joseph Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded netminder Joseph Woll.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / April 23

Toronto Maple Leafs – Potential Free Agent and GM Candidates

Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: The Toronto Maple Leafs will have just over $22 million to work with this offseason, and that is with 20 players under contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 23

Simon Benoit wasn’t what the Leafs needed him to be in 2025-26

Simon Benoit was a fun little story in 2023-24. He was brought in as an afterthought and a head scratching one at that. Statistically he seemed like he was the worst defenceman in the NHL and he was barely cracking the lineup of the worst team in hockey.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 8

Max Domi, Anthony Stolarz, Simon Benoit reflect on trade deadline as losing streak continues: ‘Tough couple of days’

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ losing streak has hit seven games after falling 5-2 to the Atlantic Division leaders, the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Saturday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

NHL Trade Watch: McMann Gaining Interest, Benoit Rumours & Skinner Hits the Market

Even though the NHL is still on its Olympic break, the trade market is starting to heat up. We’re less than three weeks away from the March 6 deadline.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Who’s Eyeing Simon Benoit? Trade Rumors Heating Up

As the Olympic break gets closer to ending and teams start making real plans ahead of the NHL trade deadline, assume the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be in the middle of the action.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

NHL Rumors: Contender Eyeing McMann, Benoit Interest, Bruins Like Faulk

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs could be weighing major decisions on Simon Benoit, the Colorado Avalanche are being linked to forward help from Toronto, and the Boston Bruins are aggressively pursuing a top-four defenseman ahead of the March 6 trade deadline.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Oilers Seen as Possible Landing Spot for Maple Leafs Defenseman

After several weeks of analyzing potential top-nine forwards the Edmonton Oilers could target ahead of the March 6 trade deadline, insider Bob Stauffer revealed that their defensive struggles leading up to the Olympic break have altered GM Stan Bowman’s plans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 16

5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to make multiple moves ahead of this season’s trade deadline, and if general manager Brad Treliving moves a defenceman, it’s very likely Simon Benoit will be one of the contenders to go.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Maple Leafs & Canadiens Could Pull Off Benoit-For-Xhekaj Trade at the Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a difficult spot this season. They are six points out of the final wild card spot, but also winners of three straight as they headed into the Olympic break.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / January 27

Maple Leafs players discuss magnitude of crucial game vs. Sabres: ‘We have to win’

An up-and-down season for the Toronto Maple Leafs is currently in their biggest valley of the roller coaster. The team has lost four games in a row while the rest of their Atlantic Division opponents have continued winning games, leaving the Leafs six points out of a wildcard spot with five games to go before the Olympic break.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 21

Maple Leafs’ Simon Benoit ranks 19th on The Athletic’s trade board

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Simon Benoit ranked 19th on The Athletic’s NHL trade board that was released on Monday. The Athletic’s Chris Johnston noted that Benoit’s name has started to make the rounds among NHL circles as a player the Leafs are dangling in trade talks.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs' Benoit vows improvement after self-assessment

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Simon Benoit is holding himself accountable, admitting his play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has fallen short this season.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6, 2025

Simon Benoit’s newfound versatility adds wrinkle to Maple Leafs’ blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to start this season with the same six defencemen who finished the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The only difference?

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 28, 2025

Simon Benoit’s Astounding Growth with the Maple Leafs

Simon Benoit’s journey with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been nothing short of remarkable. After joining the team from the Anaheim Ducks, expectations were

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 25, 2025

Simon Benoit’s Surprise Offense Makes Maple Leafs History

In the whirlwind of the NHL regular season, it’s easy for players to go unnoticed, even when they’re playing their hearts out. That’s been the case for Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs. He’s not the guy who’s always in the spotlight, but he’s been solid as a rock on Toronto’s blue line this season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Maple Leafs in control; Hagel should be suspended

The Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Thursday night with four more games. Here are some key takeaways from the action.

Maple Leafs take 3-0 series lead vs. Senators on latest OT win

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 10, 2025

Did Brad Treliving make mistake not addressing struggling defenseman at trade deadline?

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving made some solid additions at the trade deadline, but may have made a mistake by not finding a replacement for one of his blue liners.

Hurricanes reportedly asked for Maple Leafs star in Mikko Rantanen trade talks

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11, 2024

Simon Benoit Makes Case on a Crowded Maple Leafs’ Blue Line

While he doesn’t always make the Toronto Maple Leafs’ scoresheet, he did in Saturday’s recent 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Defenseman Simon Benoit recorded his second assist on the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2024

Watch: Leafs turn up the physicality in Game 3 vs. Bruins

Watch: The Maple Leafs turn up the physicality in Game 3 vs. Bruins

Following physical battles in Game 1 and Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series, the Maple Leafs and Bruins somehow found a way to kick things up a notch in Game 3 on Wednesday.

Maple Leafs’ superior star power shines through in Game 2 win over Bruins

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29, 2024