Simon Benoit news, updates, and articles cover the career of the Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman born on September 19, 1998, in Laval, Quebec. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds, Benoit is recognized for his physical, stay-at-home style of play and his left-handed shot. Tag entries trace his journey from undrafted free agent with the San Diego Gulls to NHL appearances with the Anaheim Ducks, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Philadelphia Flyers after a June 2026 trade. Coverage includes contract signings, NHL debut milestones, his first NHL goal against the Buffalo Sabres in October 2021, hit totals, and standout 2025 Stanley Cup playoff performances against the Ottawa Senators.