NHL.com fantasy rank: 136th<\/p>\n
Benson set\u00a0NHL career highs in points (43), goals (13), assists (30), short-handed points (two), game-winning goals (four) and average ice time (15:53 per game) in 65 games last season. He also had a strong showing in the postseason with nine points (five goals, four assists) and 26 shots on goal in 13 games while averaging an ice time of 17:06 per game. Benson is one of four Sabres on the fantasy keeper and dynasty rankings<\/a>, which are the best 25-and-younger options for long-term formats, and should see even more top-six usage following the departure of Alex Tuch<\/a> (others: Doan, Jack Quinn<\/a>, Peyton Krebs<\/a>).<\/p>\n NHL.com point projection: 60<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n Other BUF players on preseason draft lists:<\/p>\n Category coverage players: Mattias Samuelsson<\/a>, D (point projection: 43); Ryan McLeod<\/a>, F (point projection: 55)<\/p>\n Potential draft bargains: Josh Norris<\/a>,\u00a0F (point projection: 56); Jason Zucker<\/a>, F (point projection: 52)<\/p>\n Sleeper candidates: Jack Quinn,\u00a0F (point projection: 53), Owen Power<\/a>, D (point projection: 36)<\/p>\n Deep sleepers: Peyton Krebs,\u00a0F (point projection: 40); Alex Lyon, G (win projection: 15)<\/p>\n Breakout candidate: Olen Zellweger<\/a>, D (point projection: 35)<\/p>\n Rookie to watch: Konsta Helenius<\/a>, F (point projection: 49)<\/p>\n