Matt Benning
| Position | Right Defense | Current Team | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 4 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 220 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 32 |
| Age | 31 (May 25, 1994) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2012, Round 6, Overall 175 (BOS) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Placed on Waivers | |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Assigned to AHL | |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Cleared Waivers | |
| Nov 11, 2024 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Placed on Waivers | |
| Oct 30, 2024 | San Jose Sharks | Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs | |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Acquired from San Jose Sharks | |
| Jul 14, 2022 | San Jose Sharks | Signed 4 years @ $1.250M AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Nashville Predators | Signed 2 years @ $1.000M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed 2 years @ $1.900M AAV starting in 2018-19 | |
| Aug 27, 2016 | Edmonton Oilers | Signed to an entry level contract. |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | EDM | 62 | 916:32 | 0.13 | 0.59 | 0.72 | 0.18 | -0.05 | 3.12 | 4.23 | -1.11 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
| 2017-18 | EDM | 73 | 1111:35 | 0.32 | 0.54 | 0.86 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 6.38 | 4.60 | 1.78 | 0.00 | 3.50 |
| 2018-19 | EDM | 70 | 888:16 | 0.20 | 0.68 | 0.88 | 0.21 | -0.01 | 3.70 | 3.83 | -0.12 | 0.00 | 0.88 |
| 2019-20 | EDM | 43 | 506:10 | 0.12 | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.16 | -0.04 | 3.03 | 4.15 | -1.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 53 | 728:04 | 0.08 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.11 | -0.03 | 2.44 | 3.19 | -0.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 65 | 875:06 | 0.00 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.16 | -0.16 | 0.00 | 3.84 | -3.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | SJS | 77 | 1197:40 | 0.05 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 0.13 | -0.08 | 2.00 | 5.29 | -3.29 | 1.30 | 2.60 |
| 2023-24 | SJS | 14 | 199:44 | 0.00 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.09 | -0.09 | 0.00 | 2.70 | -2.70 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 7 | 83:33 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.29 | -0.29 | 0.00 | 5.79 | -5.79 | 0.00 | 11.11 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | EDM | 62 | 916:32 | 41.77 | 2.68 | 2.56 | 37.64 | 2.09 | 2.37 | 56.16 | 51.91 | -0.00 | -0.20 | 1.97 |
| 2017-18 | EDM | 73 | 1111:35 | 46.47 | 2.70 | 2.73 | 44.48 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 52.08 | 50.30 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.62 |
| 2018-19 | EDM | 70 | 888:16 | 39.24 | 2.90 | 2.32 | 44.58 | 2.30 | 2.53 | 55.84 | 47.78 | 0.03 | -0.06 | 0.85 |
| 2019-20 | EDM | 43 | 506:10 | 36.87 | 2.84 | 2.17 | 37.58 | 1.90 | 2.24 | 60.00 | 49.19 | -0.31 | -0.26 | -0.60 |
| 2020-21 | NSH | 53 | 728:04 | 38.40 | 1.98 | 2.17 | 38.32 | 2.14 | 2.16 | 48.00 | 50.16 | -0.28 | -0.21 | -0.68 |
| 2021-22 | NSH | 65 | 875:06 | 39.70 | 1.78 | 2.34 | 39.84 | 3.50 | 2.34 | 33.77 | 50.06 | -0.14 | -0.11 | -0.35 |
| 2022-23 | SJS | 77 | 1197:40 | 35.32 | 2.35 | 2.39 | 44.89 | 2.91 | 2.71 | 44.76 | 46.89 | -0.51 | -0.08 | -4.07 |
| 2023-24 | SJS | 14 | 199:44 | 36.95 | 1.20 | 2.09 | 49.57 | 2.40 | 3.54 | 33.33 | 37.09 | 0.14 | 0.70 | -3.54 |
| 2024-25 | SJS | 7 | 83:33 | 39.50 | 0.72 | 2.97 | 57.45 | 4.31 | 3.34 | 14.29 | 47.13 | 0.99 | 0.54 | 5.62 |
NHL Edge Stats
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
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Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
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Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
News and Opinions
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Dennis Hildeby holds down the fort as Toronto Marlies overcome lacklustre start in home opener win over Rochester at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sun Oct 12, 2025)
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Despite two goals from Borya Valis, Toronto Marlies’ comeback falls short in season opener vs. Rochester at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Sat Oct 11, 2025)
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Toronto Marlies 2025-26 Season Preview: Significant turnover, higher expectations at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Oct 8, 2025)
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roster Takes Shape, Blue Line Settled & Goalie Question at The Hockey Writers (Mon Oct 6, 2025)
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NHL Waivers: Long List Of Players Hit The Wire As Teams Make Final Cuts On Oct. 5 at Yahoo Sports NHL (Sun Oct 5, 2025)
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Leafs Notebook: The goaltending picture, Easton Cowan’s development path, and the final roster battles at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Sep 29, 2025)
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Preseason Preview & GDT: Game 4 at home to the Canadiens at Pension Plan Puppets (Sat Sep 27, 2025)
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Preseason Game Notes: Scott Laughton & Steven Lorentz pile up points as Maple Leafs coast to 7-2 win in Montreal at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Canadiens Fall 7-2 to Leafs Amid Dobson, Reinbacher Injury Concerns at The Hockey Writers (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Takeaways from Maple Leafs demolishing Canadiens in big preseason win at Editor in Leaf (Fri Sep 26, 2025)
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Preseason Preview & GDT: Leafs in Montréal at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Sep 25, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Practice Report: 2nd week of camp at Pension Plan Puppets (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Leafs Notebook: The first preseason performances, the unchanged defense, and Jarnkrok & Kampf’s futures at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Mon Sep 22, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Practice Report: 1st of the season at Pension Plan Puppets (Thu Sep 18, 2025)
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Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Training Camp Roster Announced at The Hockey Writers (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Training Camp Preview, Part 2: Bubble Players and Dark Horses at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Wed Sep 10, 2025)
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Maple Leafs Prospect Report: The Toronto Marlies at Pension Plan Puppets (Fri Sep 5, 2025)
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Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving And Darren Ferris Discuss Free Agent — Could It Be Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk? at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Sep 2, 2025)
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Previewing the Maple Leafs’ 2025-26 Depth Chart: The Defense at Maple Leeafs Hot Stove (Thu Aug 28, 2025)
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'I Still Think I'm An NHL Defenseman': Matt Benning Hoping To Impress Maple Leafs Or Other Teams In Training Camp at Yahoo Sports NHL (Tue Aug 26, 2025)
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Leafs’ Matt Benning chasing strong training camp to make his NHL return at The Leafs Nation (Sat Aug 23, 2025)
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 26 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2021-22 | 27 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | - | - | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 24 | $1,900,000 | $1,900,000 | - | - | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2019-20 | 25 | $1,900,000 | $1,900,000 | - | - | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 | $3,800,000 |
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 22 | $925,000 | $1,075,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2017-18 | 23 | $925,000 | $1,075,000 | $300,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $300,000 | $185,000 | $1,665,000 | $1,850,000 | $140,000 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2007-08 | AMBHL | St. Albert Sabres Bantam AAA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | AMBHL | St. Albert | 33 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 44 | |||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | AEHL U15 | St. Albert Sabres U15 AAA | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | ||||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | AMHL | St. Albert | 33 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2010-11 | AJHL | Spruce Grove | 43 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 65 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |||||||||
| 2011-12 | AJHL | Spruce Grove | 44 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 87 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 16 | ||||||||
| 2012-13 | USHL | Dubuque | 57 | 10 | 16 | 26 | +25 | 73 | 70 | 1,429.0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 6 | 16 | 625.0 | ||
| 2013-14 | H-East | Northeastern | 33 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 28 | |||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | H-East | Northeastern | 36 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 36 | |||||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NCAA | Northeastern Univ. | 41 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 37 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Bakersfield Condors | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +2 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 62 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +8 | 29 | 69 | 4.4 | 16:37 | 12 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 12 | 9 | 0.0 | 17:09 | |
| 2017-18 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 73 | 6 | 15 | 21 | +5 | 49 | 111 | 5.4 | 17:17 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 70 | 5 | 12 | 17 | +11 | 33 | 94 | 5.3 | 14:57 | |||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Bakersfield Condors | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Edmonton Oilers | 43 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +8 | 15 | 38 | 2.6 | 13:14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | 10:40 | |
| 2020-21 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 53 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 30 | 43 | 2.3 | 16:20 | 5 | -3 | 6 | 1 | 0.0 | 18:36 | |||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Nashville Predators | 65 | 0 | 11 | 11 | -24 | 39 | 61 | 0.0 | 16:20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | 0.0 | 14:30 | ||
| 2022-23 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 77 | 1 | 23 | 24 | -18 | 26 | 58 | 1.7 | 19:47 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 14 | 13 | 0.0 | 18:29 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | San Jose Sharks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -5 | 4 | 7 | 0.0 | 13:02 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Toronto Marlies | 39 | 1 | 7 | 8 | +10 | 26 | 2 | +1 | 2 | |||||||||
| 2025-26 | AHL | Toronto Marlies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 464 | 17 | 85 | 102 | -21 | 239 | 494 | 3.4 | 16:37 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 24 | 18 | 0.0 | 16:02 | ||||