Jordie Benn making Maple Leafs debut, T.J. Brodie out vs. Canucks

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetNovember 12, 2022 - 7:08pm

Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) is defended by Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jordie Benn (18) during third period NHL pre-season action against the Ottawa Senators, in Toronto, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jordie Benn is making his debut with the franchise Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks.

Benn left a September pre-season game against the Montreal Canadiens with a groin injury and hasn't played this season.

Defenceman T.J. Brodie, who has yet to miss a game this season as a staple in Toronto's lineup, will not play. The reason for Brodie's absence was not immediately clear at the time of puck drop. The 32-year-old did take part in warmups.

Benn joined the Maple Leafs on a one-year, $750,000 contract back in July.

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