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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 6
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 / The Hockey Writers / October 2
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Benoit, Stolarz, and Team Toughness
Training camp is moving quickly, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are already beginning to take shape. There are roster questions, health updates, and even old debates resurfacing about what kind of team Toronto needs to be if it wants to compete in a brutally tough Atlantic Division.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 15
What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Simon Benoit?
Simon Benoit was the positive surprise of the 2023-24 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs and he followed up by establishing himself firmly as the team’s No.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 1
Appreciating Benoit & Myers – 2 Maple Leafs Defensemen With Bite
When you think of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense, it’s easy to jump to the usual suspects—Morgan Rielly, maybe Jake McCabe, or whoever’s quarterbacking the power play.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / July 12
Could Henry Thrun Be the Maple Leafs’ Next Simon Benoit?
When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Simon Benoit in 2023, expectations were minimal. He was coming off a rough year with the Anaheim Ducks, logging heavy minutes on a struggling team and getting exposed in the process.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 4
Simon Benoit played the best hockey of his career following March road trip
It was a tale of two seasons from Simon Benoit and you can find the inflection point rather easily. Benoit struggled for large stretches of the regular season and fought for his spot in the lineup, with Philippe Myers pushing for playing time.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / June 2
Finding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ next version of Sam Bennett
Sam Bennett has become a polarizing figure in recent weeks, ever since the Leafs were unceremoniously eliminated from the NHL playoffs. There’s speculation that the 6’1” centre could command as much as $10M a year in free agency.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / May 2
Three Pleasant Surprises for the Maple Leafs in Round One
With Thursday night’s series-clinching win over the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their perfect playoff record against their provincial rivals intact.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 28
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 / TheLeafsnation / April 26
Cory Cross reflects on his OT goal vs. Senators in 2001, Simon Benoit, and Craig Berube
Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Cory Cross got a sense of deja vu when Simon Benoit scored the overtime winner in Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / April 26
Auston Matthews' Postgame Interview With Simon Benoit Catches Attention
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews and defenseman Simon Benoit shared the press-conference table after Toronto’s 3-2 overtime win against the Ottawa Senators in Game 3.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 25
Maple Leafs Take News & Rumours: Marner, Benoit, Trust, Dominance & Depth
The Toronto Maple Leafs are up 3–0 in their First-Round series against the Ottawa Senators after a dramatic 3-2 overtime win in Ottawa on Thursday night.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / April 25
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 25
Craig Berube praises unlikely star Benoit after OT winner lifts Toronto to 3-0 series lead
The Toronto Maple Leafs now hold a 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators, and it’s all thanks to an unlikely hero. Simon Benoit called game Thursday night, scoring his first-ever playoff goal as Toronto beat Ottawa 3-2 in overtime for a second consecutive game.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 25
6 takeaways from Leafs-Senators Game 3: Benoit’s heroics go beyond goals, Matthews outplays Tkachuk
Simon Benoit emerged as the overtime hero for the Toronto Maple Leafs, steering his team to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 3. Toronto could sweep Ottawa on Saturday night, and Benoit has emerged as a postseason marvel, following his primary assist on Max Domi’s winner in Game 2.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 25
Auston Matthews stresses importance of simplicity after Simon Benoit’s Game 3 overtime winner
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said the team’s strategy in overtime was to keep things simple, which helped them get the winner from Simon Benoit.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 25
Simon Benoit’s game reaches inflection point to become Leafs’ timely hero in Battle of Ontario
KANATA — Simon Benoit raised his level to an inflection part after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ spring road trip to California, although depending on who you ask, it may have occurred sooner.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24
Benoit Scores OT Winner as Maple Leafs Defeat Senators 3-2 in Game 3
The first Ottawa Senators home playoff game in nearly a decade certainly had its fair share of fireworks and penalties, but Simon Benoit’s overtime winner gave the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 win, a 3-0 series lead, and put them one win away from ending the Ottawa’s season in a sweep.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 10
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 11
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: 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.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29, 2024
Maple Leafs sign fan-favorite defenseman to three-year extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed one of their more popular players to a three-year contract extension.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / March 6, 2024
Simon Benoit Enjoying Life as 'The Milkman' on the Maple Leafs' Roster
Since Simon Benoit did a podcast with former teammate Luke Gazdic, the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman has been continually asked about his love for milk. "I just always love milk, I don't know," Benoit laughed as he finished taking part in the team's optional skate ahead of their game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / February 10, 2024
5 Interesting Facts About Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs
When Simon Benoit first came to the Toronto Maple Leafs, many fans and hockey analysts alike scoffed at why the team would bring him in. His season was not strong with the Anaheim Ducks in 2022-23, and there was skepticism that he could add anything to the team’s lineup.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / January 3, 2024
'He Just Continues To Get Better And Better': How Simon Benoit Became an Everyday Defenseman With the Maple Leafs, Taking on the Ducks, Where to Watch
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Toronto Maple Leafs wanted a big physical defenseman they could trust. And it appears they have found that in Simon Benoit. Although it wasn't the smoothest start.
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