IR
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 11/8/2025
2025 Stats
G
0
A
8
PP Pts
3
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3
PIM
6
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.
Officially lower-body injury
Benson is out of action with a lower-body injury, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday that Benson has been hampered by the injury for the last two games before the 20-year-old forward was unable to play. The Sabres placed Benson on injured reserve, and he could be out for at least one week. Benson has eight assists in eight appearances this season.
Head coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday that Benson has been hampered by the injury for the last two games before the 20-year-old forward was unable to play. The Sabres placed Benson on injured reserve, and he could be out for at least one week. Benson has eight assists in eight appearances this season.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 19:02
- Average Power Play TOI: 3:32
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:37
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
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14:49
1:25
0:54
2025–26
19:02
3:32
0:37
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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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Lands on injured reserve
Benson (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
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Four-point night in season debut
Benson piled up four assists, one on the power play and one shorthanded, in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Senators.
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Set to play Wednesday
Benson (face) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Senators on Wednesday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
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Not expected to play
Benson (face) isn't expected to play against Colorado on Monday.
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Not playing Saturday
Benson (face) has been ruled out of Saturday's road tilt in Boston.
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First chance at top line?
Benson has skated alongside Josh Norris and Tage Thompson early in training camp, Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
That would be the de facto first line if the trio sticks together to start the regular season. Benson is already popular with Norris, with the latter saying, "He's extremely skilled, and he's one of those guys that can make a play happen out of nothing. He's really good in tight and just has a really good mind for the game and spatial awareness. He's a guy who is easy to read, and as a center, having a winger who can make the little, in-tight plays like that, it makes my job easier." Benson's offense took a slight dip in his second season, as he logged 28 points in 75 games in 2024-25, but that production came as a 19-year-old. Now at age 20, the winger's offense could take a significant step up, especially if he's playing in a more prominent role.
That would be the de facto first line if the trio sticks together to start the regular season. Benson is already popular with Norris, with the latter saying, "He's extremely skilled, and he's one of those guys that can make a play happen out of nothing. He's really good in tight and just has a really good mind for the game and spatial awareness. He's a guy who is easy to read, and as a center, having a winger who can make the little, in-tight plays like that, it makes my job easier." Benson's offense took a slight dip in his second season, as he logged 28 points in 75 games in 2024-25, but that production came as a 19-year-old. Now at age 20, the winger's offense could take a significant step up, especially if he's playing in a more prominent role.