Zach Benson

Zach Benson

19-Year-Old Left WingLW
Buffalo Sabres
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo in July of 2023.
Nets marker in win
LWBuffalo Sabres
November 15, 2024
Benson scored his third goal of the season Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over St. Louis.
ANALYSIS
Benson tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added four shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 17:21 of ice time. After being held off the scoresheet in his first seven outings while contending with a lower-body injury earlier in the season, Benson has produced three goals and an assist across a four-game span. The 19-year-old is currently occupying a top-line role and spot on the No. 2 power-play unit.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    14:13
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:57
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:30
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
2024–25
14:13
1:57
0:30
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Pots goal Saturday
LWBuffalo Sabres
November 9, 2024
Benson scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Calgary.
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Scores, assists Thursday
LWBuffalo Sabres
November 8, 2024
Benson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.
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Good to play Tuesday
LWBuffalo Sabres
November 5, 2024
Benson (lower body) is off injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
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Might play Tuesday
LWBuffalo Sabres
Lower Body
November 4, 2024
Benson (lower body) is a "possibility" to suit up against the Senators on Tuesday according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.
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Could return next week
LWBuffalo Sabres
Lower Body
November 1, 2024
Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Benson (lower body) is a possibility to return to action next week, according to coach Lindy Ruff on Friday.
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Likely not playing in Worlds
LWBuffalo Sabres
April 18, 2024
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.
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