# Ben Danford: Leafs' Top Defense Prospect

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Podcast: [Toronto Maple Leafs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-maple-leafs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536313)
Published: 2026-05-12T10:51:19+00:00
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## Resource

Ben Danford, the Toronto Maple Leafs first-round pick from 2024, had a solid junior season, finishing with 3 goals and 17 assists in 45 games. He also contributed to the Marlies playoff push and Team Canadas bronze medal at the World Junior Championships. Danford aims to improve his offense and is preparing for a rigorous offseason to handle NHL speed and position himself as the Leafs top prospect. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8e0dc852e854e578

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