Simon Benoit

Simon Benoit
Benoit during his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 21, 2024
Born (1998-09-19) September 19, 1998 (age 28)
Laval, Quebec
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Philadelphia Flyers
Anaheim Ducks
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2018–present

Simon Benoit (born September 19, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Benoit played three seasons with the Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

He was not drafted by an NHL team. On March 7, 2019, Benoit signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate San Diego Gulls.

On April 28, 2021, the Ducks called him up and Benoit made his NHL debut in a 3–2 win against the Los Angeles Kings. On October 28, Benoit scored his first NHL goal against Craig Anderson in a 4–3 overtime loss against the Buffalo Sabres. On July 22, 2022, Benoit signed a one-year contract to stay with the Ducks.

On August 28, 2023, Benoit signed a one-year, $775,000 contract to join the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played three seasons with the Leafs.

On June 16, 2026, the Leafs traded Benoit along with Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 third-round draft pick.

References

  1. ↑ "Ducks Sign Benoit to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Player Development Success Continues Through 2020-2021 Season". San Diego Gulls. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Sabres recover, defeat Ducks in OT to open road trip". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ducks Sign Benoit to One-Year Contract Extension". Anaheim Ducks. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman Simon Benoit". Toronto Maple Leafs. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Flyers Acquire Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit from Toronto". Philadelphia Flyers. Retrieved September 30, 2026.

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