MATT
BENNING
#5 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
203 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
5
years
Debut
Nov 1, 2016
Born
May 25, 1994
(30 yrs)
Edmonton, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by Boston in 2012 (6/175).
Drafted from
Spruce Grove (AJHL)
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2022.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-13 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the San Jose Sharks to a four-year contract.
|
| 2022-03-27 |
Missed 6 games (upper body injury).
|
| 2022-03-19 |
Upper body injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2022-03-15 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-02-12 |
Missed 2 games (lower body injury).
|
News
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Rotowire
Thu, Jan 04, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Benning underwent successful hip surgery, general manager Mike Grier said Thursday, and will be out of action five months.
Rotowire
Wed, Dec 13, 2023 at 2:51 PM
Benning (lower body) is out indefinitely, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.
Scouting Report
The veteran defenseman is at his best when he does not try to do too much and he limits his mistakes, since he is not especially strong in any one area. He can move the puck adequately and has the size to be effective in his own zone. He makes a good complement for any type of defensive partner.
Long Range Potential: Useful depth defenseman.
