Matt Benning making most of opportunity with Maple Leafs

"You Gotta Make It Hard On Decision-Makers': Matt Benning Reacts To Being Traded To Maple Leafs And Rumors Of Him Possibly Being Flipped
On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs acquired Benning along with a 2025 third-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for defenseman Timothy Liljegren. The defenseman took an early 8 a.m. flight the next morning, arriving just in time to catch the Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Arena.
Matt Benning Breaks Silence Amid Maple Leafs Trade Rumors
Benning, who arrived from the San Jose Sharks with two draft picks in a swap for Timothy Liljegren at the end of October, is facing an uncertain future on Toronto’s already-packed blue line. With the upcoming returns of Jani Hakanpaa and Connor Dewar, Benning’s spot on the roster is under even greater pressure.
Maple Leafs trade Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, picks
The Maple Leafs traded defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the Sharks for defenseman Matt Benning, a 2025 third-round draft selection and a 2026 sixth-round pick.
Liljegren traded to Sharks by Maple Leafs for Benning, picks
Toronto received defenseman Matt Benning, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Sharks hold 2025 third-round selections previously held by the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche, and the Maple Leafs will receive the earlier selection as part of this trade.
Maple Leafs Trade Defenseman Timothy Liljegren To Sharks And Acquire Matt Benning Ahead Of Salary Cap Crunch
With Jami Hakanpaa and Connor Dewar set to return from injury soon, the Leafs were under the gun to make a move.
Maple Leafs trade Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, pair of picks
Seven years after the Maple Leafs selected Liljegren 17th in the 2017 NHL Draft, they dealt him for a pair of lower draft picks Wednesday.
Maple Leafs trade Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, two draft picks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have found Timothy Liljegren a place to play. The Leafs announced Wednesday night they traded Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Matt Benning, a 2025 conditional third-round pick,
Sharks trade Benning, picks to Maple Leafs for Timothy Liljegren
The San Jose Sharks announced they have acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Matt Benning and two future NHL draft picks.
Matt Benning Addresses Trade Flip Rumors From Maple Leafs
Newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Matt Benning is taking trade rumors in stride, despite reports suggesting he could be on the move before ever playing a game with the Maple Leafs.
Maple Leafs Possibly Flipping Newly Acquired Defenseman
In return for Liljegren, the Maple Leafs acquired a couple of draft picks and 30-year-old defenseman Matt Benning. The Maple Leafs are currently holding Benning in a similar situa
Trade Proposal Has Maple Leafs Adding Veteran Defenseman
A trade proposal has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The post Trade Proposal Has Maple Leafs Adding Veteran Defenseman appeared first on Heavy.
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