2024 Stats
G
10
A
18
PP Pts
4
+/-
-2
PIM
60
2025 Projections
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo in July of 2023.
Earns assist Saturday
Benson posted an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Benson has earned only three helpers over his last 10 outings since a two-point effort in Detroit on March 12. The 19-year-old is still seeing even-strength minutes on the top line, but he's losing out on power-play time more often late in the season. He's up to 26 points, 106 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 26 hits, 58 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 68 contests this season.
Benson has earned only three helpers over his last 10 outings since a two-point effort in Detroit on March 12. The 19-year-old is still seeing even-strength minutes on the top line, but he's losing out on power-play time more often late in the season. He's up to 26 points, 106 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 26 hits, 58 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 68 contests this season.
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2024 NHL Game Log
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:49
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:25
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:54
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
2024–25
14:49
1:25
0:54
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Benson was far removed from the Calder Trophy conversation, but he had a decent rookie season in 2023-24, recording 11 goals, 30 points and 36 PIM across 71 outings with the Sabres. Selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Benson has a high skill ceiling. He'll likely see considerable time on the second line this season and get an uptick in average ice time compared to his 14:31 last year. That, combined with his continued development, might result in the 19-year-old forward flirting with the 50-point mark. Of course, betting on a sophomore taking a significant step forward always carries with it a degree of risk, so keep that in mind before drafting him.
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First point since return
Benson logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
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Good to go Saturday
Benson (illness) will play Saturday against Minnesota, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Not playing Thursday
Benson (illness) won't play Thursday versus Utah, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Game-time call Thursday
Benson is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday versus Utah because of an illness, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
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Two points in Detroit
Benson produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Red Wings.
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Likely not playing in Worlds
Benson will likely not participate in the IIHF World Championship in May, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.
ANALYSIS
Benson had a solid rookie season in 2023-24, recording 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 games. The 18-year-old will likely see middle-six usage for the Sabres in the 2024-25 campaign.
Benson had a solid rookie season in 2023-24, recording 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 games. The 18-year-old will likely see middle-six usage for the Sabres in the 2024-25 campaign.