Zach Benson

Zach Benson

19-Year-Old Left WingLW

Buffalo Sabres

2024 Stats

G

3

A

1

PP Pts

1

+/-

-3

PIM

16

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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. Read Past Outlooks

Shoots Left

Height 5'10"

DOB 5/12/2005

Born Chilliwack, Canada

Drafted 1st Rd, #13 Overall in 2023

BUF

Nets marker in win

LWBuffalo Sabres

November 15, 2024

Benson scored his third goal of the season Thursday in a 4-3 overtime win over St. Louis.

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Benson tied the game at 1-1 in the first period, and he added four shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in 17:21 of ice time. After being held off the scoresheet in his first seven outings while contending with a lower-body injury earlier in the season, Benson has produced three goals and an assist across a four-game span. The 19-year-old is currently occupying a top-line role and spot on the No. 2 power-play unit.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
14:13
Average Power Play TOI:
1:57
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:30

Ice Time

Power Play

Short-Handed

2023–24

14:31

1:04

0:46

2024–25

14:13

1:57

0:30

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BUF

Pots goal Saturday

LWBuffalo Sabres

November 9, 2024

Benson scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over Calgary.

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BUF

Scores, assists Thursday

LWBuffalo Sabres

November 8, 2024

Benson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.

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BUF

Good to play Tuesday

LWBuffalo Sabres

November 5, 2024

Benson (lower body) is off injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

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BUF

Might play Tuesday

LWBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

November 4, 2024

Benson (lower body) is a "possibility" to suit up against the Senators on Tuesday according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports.

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BUF

Could return next week

LWBuffalo Sabres

Lower Body

November 1, 2024

Per Heather Engel of NHL.com, Benson (lower body) is a possibility to return to action next week, according to coach Lindy Ruff on Friday.

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BUF

Likely not playing in Worlds

LWBuffalo Sabres

April 18, 2024

Benson will likely not participate in the IIHF World Championship in May, per Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News.

ANALYSIS
Benson had a solid rookie season in 2023-24, recording 11 goals and 19 assists in 71 games. The 18-year-old will likely see middle-six usage for the Sabres in the 2024-25 campaign.

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