This summer, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed 35-year-old defenseman Jordie Benn to a one-year contract for the league minimum of $750,000. (Salary cap info from capfriendly.com)
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Benn as a depth option with a slim chance to make the opening night lineup.
However, with Rasmus Sandin unsigned and the recent injuries to Jake Muzzin and Timothy Liljegren, Benn now has a real chance to make the team.
The Leafs still have a lot of options, but Benn brings physical elements that other players vying for the same role may lack.