2025 Stats
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1
A
11
PP Pts
4
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1
PIM
8
ROS Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Benson’s sophomore season ended up being similar to his rookie campaign. He had 10 goals, 28 points, 60 PIM, 120 shots and 35 hits across 75 outings with the Sabres in 2024-25. Make note of that low hit total -- he might get into trouble, but if your league doesn’t count PIM, then he won’t provide you with versatility. The 20-year-old does have untapped offensive potential, though, and it’s conceivable that he ends up playing a bigger role this campaign. While he averaged 14:49 of ice time overall in 2024-25, he logged 16:05 per game over the final 14 contests. In particular, he might end up finding himself playing with Tage Thompson, which would naturally be a great assignment. Keep an eye on Benson’s use during training camp and early in the season because, under the right circumstances, Benson might jump to 40 or so points in 2025-26. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo in July of 2023.
Nets first goal of campaign
Benson scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Canucks.
ANALYSIS
The goal was Benson's first of the campaign. He's dealt with a few injuries this year, which has limited his effectiveness as he tries to find a rhythm. He has just four points over his last nine outings while primarily seeing middle-six usage since returning from a lower-body issue. He's now at a total of 12 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 18 appearances.
The goal was Benson's first of the campaign. He's dealt with a few injuries this year, which has limited his effectiveness as he tries to find a rhythm. He has just four points over his last nine outings while primarily seeing middle-six usage since returning from a lower-body issue. He's now at a total of 12 points, 32 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 18 appearances.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 17:08
- Average Power Play TOI: 2:40
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:48
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
2024–25
14:49
1:25
0:54
2025–26
17:08
2:40
0:48
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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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Adds two assists Monday
Benson dished out two assists in Monday's 5-1 win over the Jets.
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Sets up empty-netter in return
Benson logged an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
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Removed from IR
Benson (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.
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Not playing Friday
Benson (lower body) has been ruled out of Friday's home game versus Chicago, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
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Set to travel with team
Benson (lower body) will travel with the Sabres during their upcoming three-game road trip, Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report reports.
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Set to return
Benson is in line to make his return from a lower-body injury Sunday against Carolina, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Benson has missed the last 10 games while on injured reserve. He was enjoying a fantastic start to the season, dishing out eight assists in eight games before his injury. If the 20-year-old returns Sunday, he should assume his role in the middle six once again.
Benson has missed the last 10 games while on injured reserve. He was enjoying a fantastic start to the season, dishing out eight assists in eight games before his injury. If the 20-year-old returns Sunday, he should assume his role in the middle six once again.