Simon Benoit — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Simon Benoit is an NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers. In the 2025-26 season Simon Benoit has 0 goals, 6 assists and 6 points in 73 games, worth -20.0 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
A depth defenseman for the Flyers, Simon Benoit is currently experiencing a challenging season, reflected in a -10.4 GAR over 73 games. His offensive contributions have been limited to just 6 assists, while his shorthanded defensive play has been a notable area of struggle, accounting for -0.8 GAR.
The 27-year-old has been a regular presence for six seasons, appearing in 352 career games. His most impactful year saw a peak GAR of 1.0, indicating a career as a bottom-pairing blueliner.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Weight | 210 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -22 | 41 | 60 | 0.0% | 17:18 | 34.9% | 2.7 | 0.2 | -20.0 | -2.03 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -5.0 | +3.4 | -0.0 | -0.8 |
League percentile rank: points 8th, GAR 0th, WAR 0th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 73 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -20.0 |
| 2024-25 | 78 | 1 | 9 | 10 | -7.8 |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Simon Benoit has been worth -20.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 0th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+3.4 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-5).
Across 6 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 4.4 in 2021-22.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Simon Benoit's GAR this season?
Simon Benoit has been worth -20.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 0th percentile of NHL players.
How many points does Simon Benoit have this season?
Simon Benoit has 0 goals and 6 assists for 6 points in 73 games this season.
Is Simon Benoit a good defenseman?
Simon Benoit ranks in the 0th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-20.0) in the 2025-26 season.