Prospect Info: Simon Benoit

[robbieboy3686]

I like his size, his iq and demeanor. Guy seems like a calming influence. Where does everyone project him short term and also long term. He’s definitely intriguing.

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[Trojans86]

where is everyone projecting this kid? what's his upside?

 

[bsu]

The closest comparison that everyone on here has seen to me lately is probably depres.

 

[Static]

Likely a 5-6 because he doesn't bring any offense really.

 

[robbieboy3686]

The closest comparison that everyone on here has seen to me lately is probably depres.

I’ll take that! And hope that cam and Hampus can up their offense a bit

 

[robbieboy3686]

]I’ll take a Simon despres comp!And hope that cam and Hampus can up their offense a bit, any chance he has shutdown defense #3/4 potential ? Like a Manson ?

 

[Hockey Duckie]

Likely a 5-6 because he doesn't bring any offense really.

I think he'll be taking the Manson route. Although Benoit is projected to be a bottom pairing defenseman, I thought that was Manson's projection as well. LoL I'm just impressed with Benoit securing an NHL contract after being undrafted and showed up for the AHL San Diego club.

 

[cheesymc]

How about lankier Vlasic (on an off season offensively)? Shut down guy with consistent positioning and occasional nasty.

 

[Exit Dose]

I think he'll be taking the Manson route. Although Benoit is projected to be a bottom pairing defenseman, I thought that was Manson's projection as well. LoL I'm just impressed with Benoit securing an NHL contract after being undrafted and showed up for the AHL San Diego club.

Manson's projection was difficult because every season he looked like a different player. I don't think that's going to be the case with Benoit.

 

[TopShelfWaterBottle]

How about lankier Vlasic (on an off season offensively)? Shut down guy with consistent positioning and occasional nasty.

Vlasic has put up 40pts before I don’t ever see Benny reaching that but you never know

 

[Paul4587]

Manson's projection was difficult because every season he looked like a different player. I don't think that's going to be the case with Benoit.

Manson also switched to D really late, I believe he was 17 or 18 when he made the transition. That always makes development curves more difficult to predict.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

How about lankier Vlasic (on an off season offensively)? Shut down guy with consistent positioning and occasional nasty.

Vlasic was considered one of the very best shutdown D in the game. No one should be expecting Benoit to reach any type of elite status. A serviceable #4-6 defensive D would be an outstanding result from an undrafted signing.

As mentioned, even the Manson comparison is a reach - few if any prospects develop in the same leaps and bounds as Manson.

 

[Goose of Reason]

Does Benoit have a physical side to his game? I've never watched him play

 

[bsu]

Does Benoit have a physical side to his game? I've never watched him play

Yes his physical side is like Lindholm he doesn't go out of his way to hit someone but if the opportunity strikes he will.

I think depres is a good comparable

 

[tomd]

Upside is a defensive mistake free #4 that will pair well with an offensive #3. Downside is Jaycob Megna.

 

[nbducksfan19]

Reminds me of a slightly larger Toni Lydman. Nothing too flashy, just pretty steady. I get the despres comp too because he physically looks like him, but Simon seemed to have a bit more erratic play (both good and bad).

 

[darkwingduck]

Reminds me of a slightly larger Toni Lydman. Nothing too flashy, just pretty steady. I get the despres comp too because he physically looks like him, but Simon seemed to have a bit more erratic play (both good and bad).

Which SIMON?

 

[wraparound]

Upside is a defensive mistake free #4 that will pair well with an offensive #3. Downside is Jaycob Megna.

From what little we’ve seen on Benoit it seems like his floor is higher than Megna’s ceiling. Shows a much higher IQ, smart positioning, using his body to push attackers off the puck, making smart passes. He’s going to be a NHL defender sooner than later. Megna is a career AHLer.

 

[McDonald19]

Does Benoit have a physical side to his game? I've never watched him play

Was wondering the same thing with Despres and Manson being mentioned as comps.

 

[Masch78]

Reminds me of a slightly larger Toni Lydman.

Great comparison.

 

[bsu]

Lydman is a good comp too

 

[Paul4587]

Are we talking style wise or impact? Because Lydman was a top pairing Dman at the NHL. If Benoit ever reaches the heights Lydman did I will eat my shoes.

 

[AngelDuck]

Are we talking style wise or impact? Because Lydman was a top pairing Dman at the NHL. If Benoit ever reaches the heights Lydman did I will eat my shoes.

Maybe for 2 or 3 years he was a top pair but definitely not most of his career. More of a 2nd pair guy. I don’t think it’s a bad comp

 

[Dirk316]

Hunter Drew has much more upside but they looked good paired together. A possible bottom pairing

 

[KelVarnsen]

Drew is a big guy but no way he has more upside than Benoit due to his skating. Drew has to
Make huge gains in skating in order to play in the NHL. I hope he does but it’s going to take a lot of improvement.