Benn will miss his fourth consecutive game with a foot injury, but head coach Lindy Ruff said Benn is at about 80 percent and he’ll know when he’s ready and when he’s ready he will play. Monitor his status prior to Thursday’s game vs. the Red Wings.
Benn missed Tuesday’s practice because of a foot injury and it will keep him out of the lineup tomorrow. Benn is listed as day-to-day and while he is sidelined Patrick Sharp will move up to the Stars’ top line with Tyler Seguin and Jason Spezza.
Benn has been recovering from surgery to repair a core muscle injury that he had on July 14th. Benn’s original recovery time was six weeks, but he is just two days shy of 12 weeks since the surgery. Benn has been skating in training camp and Tuesday will be his preseason debut, so if all goes well he should be ready for the Stars’ season opener.
Benn, 27, had his first 40-goal season (41) and a career-high 89 points in 2015-16. Over the last three years, Benn has only missed one game while recording 255 points (110G / 145A) which is second in the NHL, behind only Sidney Crosby. Benn’s new deal doesn’t kick in until next season, which means his deal runs through the 2024-25 season.
Benn had a crazy four-point season finale and five goals and five assists in his last three games to win the Art Ross Trophy this season. He played all 82 games, but will go under the knife after the Stars were eliminated from the playoffs. Benn is expected to be ready for training camp.
Benn was listed as questionable on Tuesday, but he took part in the morning skate and said that he will play tonight vs. the Flames. Benn has been red-hot as of late, scoring three goals with five assists (8 points) in his last six games.
Benn was banged up in the Stars win over the Sabres last night and is a question mark for Wednesday. Benn had two goals and one assist last night vs. Buffalo and has three goals and five assists (8 points) in his last six games. Monitor his status during the morning skate.
Benn missed Monday’s practice with an undisclosed injury, but his return to the ice this morning suggests that he will play tonight against the Senators. Benn has two goals and four assists in his last six games.
There is no word on the nature or severity of Benn’s injury, but he was not on the ice for practice on Monday. Monitor his status during Tuesday’s morning skate. Benn has two goals and four assists in his last six games.
Get him off your bench.
Benn skated again this morning and looked good according to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News. Benn will be a game-time decision.
Benn, who skated at one end of the ice with assistant coach Paul Jerrard, wasn’t shooting any pucks during his time on the ice. He is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks at American Airlines Center.
Benn will miss his second straight game with a wrist injury tonight. The Stars struggled vs. Nashville without Benn on Tuesday, so they could be in tough again tonight vs. a tough Ducks team. There is no timetable for Benn's return.
Benn's injured wrist kept him out of last night's contest and it will likely keep him out tomorrow. Monitor his status tomorrow for a more accurate report on his availability.
Benn does not have a broken wrist or concussion but he is still unlikely for tonight's game vs. Minnesota. Consider him day-to-day.
While the concussion is great news, the wrist injury is worrisome. Might not be the worst idea to bench Benn if you are in a weekly league. Daily league should continue to monitor his situation as he is doubtful for tomorrow's game.
Benn is expected to be centering the first line alongside Eriksson and Jagr.
Visa related issues may prevent Benn from playing tonight, but if things get worked out he should be in the lineup and on the Stars first line.
