2024 Stats
G
10
A
18
PP Pts
4
+/-
-2
PIM
60
2025 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.
Earns assist Saturday
Benson posted an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Lightning.
ANALYSIS
Benson has earned only three helpers over his last 10 outings since a two-point effort in Detroit on March 12. The 19-year-old is still seeing even-strength minutes on the top line, but he's losing out on power-play time more often late in the season. He's up to 26 points, 106 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 26 hits, 58 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 68 contests this season.
Benson has earned only three helpers over his last 10 outings since a two-point effort in Detroit on March 12. The 19-year-old is still seeing even-strength minutes on the top line, but he's losing out on power-play time more often late in the season. He's up to 26 points, 106 shots on net, 28 blocked shots, 26 hits, 58 PIM and an even plus-minus rating through 68 contests this season.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 14:49
- Average Power Play TOI: 1:25
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 0:54
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
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14:49
1:25
0:54
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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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First point since return
Benson logged an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Senators.
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Good to go Saturday
Benson (illness) will play Saturday against Minnesota, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Not playing Thursday
Benson (illness) won't play Thursday versus Utah, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
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Game-time call Thursday
Benson is expected to be a game-time decision Thursday versus Utah because of an illness, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.
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Two points in Detroit
Benson produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Red Wings.
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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.