Sheldon Keefe on Simon Benoit remaining in the lineup over other depth options on the Leafs’ defense: “He’s really impressed us… He’s a young guy who is just going to continue to get better”

Leafs taking part in optional skate here ahead of game against CBJ

Samsonov
Jones

Giordano
Benoit
Lagesson
Timmins

Knies
Robertson
Kampf
McMann
Holmberg

— David Alter (@dalter) December 29, 2023

What does Mark Giordano’s addition provide to the lineup?

Keefe: His leadership and experience in and of itself bring a lot to our group. In terms of his game, he is the ultimate competitor, so he is going to bring that. We also think there is some puck-moving ability there that can help us in all three zones. We will see.