"A prototypical defensive defenseman who puts his body on the line by blocking shots and playing opponents physically, Benoit has endured some recent scratches. The Leafs have a number of depth options at the position, and Benoit represents a player who could bring back some value with a cap-friendly contract that runs through next season. That's the main reason his name has recently started making the rounds."
"Benoit's inclusion comes at a time when he has once again struggled to find his footing on a nightly basis, with numerous occasions where he was hemmed in his own end and on for backbreaking goals against. This isn't a new occurrence for the defenceman, who had a rough go for much of last season before putting it all together in the playoffs, capped off by factoring into two overtime winning goals."
Benoit is a prototypical physical defensive defenseman who blocks shots and plays opponents physically, with extremely limited offensive impact. He has endured recent scratches and inconsistent nightly performances, including being hemmed in his own end on occasion. Benoit recorded three assists, 104 hits, and 67 blocks in 41 games this season and holds a cap-friendly contract that runs through next season. The Maple Leafs have several depth options on the blue line and view Benoit as a movable piece to recoup value while pursuing a puck-moving defender. Benoit showed playoff impact last season after regular-season struggles.
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