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Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign D Simon Benoit (1 year, $775k) Re-signed ( 3 year, $1.35mm)

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He seems to really like the team given his opportunity and the behind the scenes video we've seen of him.

I'd the Leafs wanted to go medium term (even say 3 years) I doubt there would be much hesitation. The team just has to believe he's going to be consistent enough to keep it up
 
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Menzinger said:
He seems to really like the team given his opportunity and the behind the scenes video we've seen of him.

I'd the Leafs wanted to go medium term (even say 3 years) I doubt there would be much hesitation. The team just has to believe he's going to be consistent enough to keep it up
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Honestly I'd go with a two year plan. I'm loving him atm but I'm still hesitant to give him a longer than 3. We also have a system that kind of allows players to work out as long as your name isn't Holl... Becuase Keefe loves him too much :laugh:
 
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The guy is blocking shots, being physical and defending. He is a perfect 6/7 D man. If he is willing to sign a 3x1 million dollar 2 way contract then he is a guy we should really look to keep. He is young, a decent skater and getting his bearings just focusing on D. I’m sure once he gets more comfortable he will add a few points.
 
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I am Canadian said:
Hopefully this opens up more players realizing how it's easy to make a name in Toronto.

Everyone loves this guy, and he's a dime a dozen player in the NHL [no offense to Benoit].

Body check and stand up for your teammates and everyone will love you in Toronto
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We’re an easy bunch to please.
 
He looks like Brodie's replacement to me, still have to see more, but he's steady and has good instincts. Simple and effective, with an edge we need.
 
Funk21 said:
The guy is blocking shots, being physical and defending. He is a perfect 6/7 D man. If he is willing to sign a 3x1 million dollar 2 way contract then he is a guy we should really look to keep. He is young, a decent skater and getting his bearings just focusing on D. I’m sure once he gets more comfortable he will add a few points.
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Why a two way contract though? Just give him a one way contract, and pay the man. 2 years x 1 mil. 3 years x 1.25..
 
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Benoit played his most shifts in a game, first time over 20 minutes, last game. His game prior was a new high as well. Top 4 minutes. Keefe also had him out on D in the dying seconds to protect the lead, another new element here. The kid is ascending and hasn't stumbled with increasing tough matchups and defensive zone starts. He's clearly gaining the coach's confidence, his numbers are impressive, he looks more a stone cold steal with each game.
 
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Benoit played his most shifts in a game, first time over 20 minutes, last game. His game prior was a new high as well. Top 4 minutes. Keefe also had him out on D in the dying seconds to protect the lead, another new element here. The kid is ascending and hasn't stumbled with increasing tough matchups and defensive zone starts. He's clearly gaining the coach's confidence, his numbers are impressive, he looks more a stone cold steal with each game.
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He's only 25 .. looking more like a quality #5 d-man, with size and physicality that could play up with the right partner. Kind of like Holl but a very different style of d-man in that Holl was more of a puck mover bringing in offense, and Benoit is more stay at home physicality
 
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I keep seeing this and thinking it’s announcing an extension.

He needs to be extended ASAP.

Finding these bargains is one thing.

What we do once we’ve found them is just as important.

Extend him already, or we are basically finding him for whoever else extends him to benefit. That’s not smart asset management.
 
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notdoneyet said:
Time to give this kid some more ice time
See what we really have
Efficient in his own end
Makes the safe play
Tough as nails hits everything in sight
Just what we need in the playoffs
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He was getting more ice time until they brought defensively challenged Timmins into the lineup and he was paired with him. Was 20 minutes in Edmonton and Calgary.

Last night, besides McCabe, he was the only D man that played well. He hasn't had a bad game yet, which is remarkably consistent.
 
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What if he deserves Luke Schenn money now, $2,750,000? Luke is 34 and doesn't provide much offence either. You snooze, you lose!
 
I’m guessing he’ll end up getting a 2 year deal worth 1.5 million per. Would be nice to get a 3rd year on that contract but doubt he’d want that.
 
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He was so bad in preseason. But he’s turned into a top 4 guy for us. Ideally he’s on the bottom pairing, but he’s definitely a keeper.

Always defensively responsible, physical, and can cover for teammates whenever needed. Hope we extend him
 
If anyone is interested Benoit did an interview with a former AHL teammate and now Sportsnet analyst Luke Gazdic on his podcast Mitts Off.

 
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