Zach Benson

Zach Benson

19-Year-Old Left WingLW

Buffalo Sabres

2023 Stats

G

11

A

19

PP Pts

2

+/-

-3

PIM

36

2024 Projections

G

A

PP Pts

+/-

PIM

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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

Two helpers Friday

LWBuffalo Sabres

April 6, 2024

Benson picked up two assists in Friday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

ANALYSIS
He helped set up two Jack Quinn tallies, the first of which proved to be the game-winner. Benson has produced back-to-back two-point efforts and has four multi-point performances in the last 12 games, but he was held off the scoresheet entirely in the other eight contests. On the season, the 18-year-old has chipped in nine goals and 27 points over 66 games.

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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
14:31
Average Power Play TOI:
1:04
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:46

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Short-Handed

2023–24

14:31

1:04

0:46

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BUF

Lights lamp twice in win

LWBuffalo Sabres

March 14, 2024

Benson scored two goals on his only two shots on net while adding four PIM, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Islanders.

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BUF

Three points in big win

LWBuffalo Sabres

March 13, 2024

Benson produced a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Red Wings.

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BUF

Supplies assist in low-scoring game

LWBuffalo Sabres

February 24, 2024

Benson added an assist in Friday's 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

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BUF

Scores Monday

LWBuffalo Sabres

February 19, 2024

Benson scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Ducks.

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Picks up two points in win

LWBuffalo Sabres

December 15, 2023

Benson scored a goal on three shots and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

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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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