Simon Benoit is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing a game due to a family funeral.
Simon Benoit rejoined the team during Monday’s practice in Florida, missing only Saturday’s 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Laval native has contributed two assists, 55 hits, and 34 blocked shots in 23 games this season. He averages around 18 minutes of ice time per game and is widely recognized for his role as a shutdown defenseman on the Leafs’ blueline.