Zach Benson

Zach Benson

19-Year-Old Left WingLW
Buffalo Sabres
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
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo in July of 2023.
Finds twine in win
LWBuffalo Sabres
December 24, 2024
Benson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 7-1 win over the Islanders.
ANALYSIS
Benson briefly took a turn on the top line earlier in the month, but he's since returned to middle-six duties. The 19-year-old has two goals and five helpers over his last 11 outings. For the season, Benson is up to five goals, 11 points, 41 shots on net, 30 PIM and a minus-6 rating across 29 contests. He's young enough to have some upside in deep redraft formats, but his highest fantasy value comes in dynasty.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    15:06
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:50
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:47
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2023–24
14:31
1:04
0:46
2024–25
15:06
1:50
0:47
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Earns helper with move to top line
LWBuffalo Sabres
December 16, 2024
Benson notched an assist in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
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Buries goal Monday
LWBuffalo Sabres
December 10, 2024
Benson scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
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Nabs helper Thursday
LWBuffalo Sabres
December 6, 2024
Benson posted an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Jets.
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Two apples in loss
LWBuffalo Sabres
November 30, 2024
Benson posted two assists in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks.
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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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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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