Sabres Daily: MacLellan Promoted By Capitals; Leafs Add Benoit

The Washington Capitals have promoted GM Brian MacLellan, adding the additional title of President of hockey operations to his resume. The former NHLer has been GM in Washington since 2014 and a member of the Capitals organization since 2000.

Sabres In Case You Missed It

• Sabres Deal Lyubushkin To Anaheim
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #27: Matteo Costantini
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #26: Tyson Kozak
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #25: Nikita Novikov
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #24: Stiven Sardarian
• Leafs Sign Matthews To Four-Year Extension
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #23: Brett Murray
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #22: Filip Cederqvist
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #21: Mats Lindgren
• Buffalo’s Top Prospects – #20: Olivier Nadeau

The Toronto Maple Leafs have added some size to their blueline, signing 24-year-old defenseman Simon Benoit to a one-year, $775,000 contract. Benoit played 137 games over three seasons with the Anaheim Ducks and had 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in 78 games last season.

Simon Benoit is a physical, defensive defensemen, there's no mistaking that. Not a good puck mover or offensive threat but doesn't shy away from a hit, blocked shot, or fight

His 216 hits ranked 21st league-wide last year. I expect him to be used similar to Jordie Benn last year pic.twitter.com/mAwqr51rOA

— Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) August 28, 2023

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