Maple Leafs add free-agent Simon Benoit to bolster defence

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Benoit (13) controls the puck ahead of Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (Ashley Landis/AP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Simon Benoit to a one-year contract worth US$775,000.

Benoit spent three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals and notching seven assists in 137 games.

He led the Ducks in hits last season with 216, more than 100 ahead of his next closest teammate.

The Laval, Que., native started his professional career with the San Diego Gulls, signing as a free agent in 2018.

He also played in the QMJHL with the Shawinigan Cataractes for three seasons, getting 43 points over the course of his time there.

August 28, 2023

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Simon Benoit
SIGNED BY
Toronto Maple Leafs
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$775,000
TOTAL
$775,000

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