The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured the services of defenseman Simon Benoit for the next three seasons, as they inked him to a contract extension. This announcement comes after Benoit’s solid performance during the Feb. 13, 2024, clash with the St. Louis Blues, where he showcased his defensive prowess against Brayden Schenn.
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The deal, announced by the team on Friday, carries an average annual value of $1.35 million. Benoit, hailing from Laval, Quebec, stands tall at six-foot-four and weighs in at 205 pounds. In the current season, he has contributed one goal and four assists across 54 games. Over his career, spanning 191 regular-season games with both the Maple Leafs and the Anaheim Ducks, Benoit has accumulated a total of 20 points, comprising five goals and 15 assists.
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