Defense · RD

Ben Danford

Toronto Maple Leafs right defenceman prospect with a $936.056K cap hit in 2026–27, signed through 2028–29, selected No. 31 overall in 2024; has yet to make an NHL appearance.

Born Feb 6, 2006

Birthplace Belleville, Ontario, CAN

Nationality CAN

Height 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm

Weight 200 lb / 91 kg

Shoots R

Current team Toronto Maple Leafs

Draft 2024 · TOR · Round 1 · No. 31

Team appearances

Season statistics

Season	Team	Cap hit	Regular season							Postseason
Season	Team	Cap hit	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S	GP	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	S
2026–27	TOR	$936,056	—							Playoffs not started
2025–26	TOR	$931,945	—							—
2024–25	TOR	$964,000	—							—
Signed with TOR on August 2, 2024 · 3 years x $964,000 AAV
Drafted by TOR in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft · Round 1 · No. 31 overall