Benn grabbed his second goal of the year in the Stars' OT loss to the Kings on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Benn now has two goals and four points in four games. As usual, Benn is fantasy gold. He produces across categories and is consistently one of the best roster players in any fantasy format.

Benn scored his first goal of the season and added an assist in Saturday's loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

It was a strong night for Benn, who also dished out four hits and logged 21:06 of ice time. He picked up a helper in the season opener and built on that in the second game of the season. The 27-year-old scored a career-high 41 goals last season and forms a dynamic duo with Tyler Seguin on the first line and top power-play unit.

Benn dished out an assist while skating 19:21 in Thursday's 4-2 win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Benn and the other top Stars were mostly quiet while the bottom-six forwards did most of the damage, but he still managed to slip in a helper on Stephen Johns' goal to open the scoring for Dallas. Expect the 27-year-old to once again join linemate Tyler Seguin among the NHL's scoring leaders this season after topping 87 points in each of the last two.

Benn (abdomen) is expected to make his preseason debut Tuesday against Florida, Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benn has been easing his way back into playing form following offseason core muscle surgery. Assuming he can stay healthy, the winger stands a good chance of competing for the scoring title the season. The 27-year-old has been remarkably durable, as he's missed just one game over the last three years. Fantasy owners with the chance to snatch up Benn would be hardpressed to find a better option.

Benn (abdomen) has begun skating but his status to return for training camp remains unclear, Mike Heika of DallasNews.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Benn underwent core muscle surgery on July 14 and "will take it slow" as preseason activity ramps up prior to the start of the NHL season. It's likely the star center will increase the intensity of his skating regimen as training camp gets underway. With Dallas playing seven preseason games between Sept. 26 and Oct. 7, the 27-year-old has a chance to return for several of those games. Coming off a career-best 41-goal season, the Stars' will be eagerly waiting the return of their team captain.

Benn, who underwent core muscle surgery this offseason, remains on schedule to return for the start of training camp, according to Stars general manager Jim Nill.

EDGE Analysis

There have been concerns over the health of Benn and Tyler Seguin (ankle) heading into the 2016-17 season, but neither point packer is expected to miss time out of the gate.

Benn will miss the World Cup of Hockey as he's still recovering from core muscle surgery, the Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Logan Couture of the Sharks reportedly will represent Team Canada in place of Benn. A 27-year-old winger, Benn went under the knife in mid-July, at which point he was given an estimated recovery time of six weeks. He's approaching the tail end of that timetable, and while there haven't been any reported setbacks in his rehab, it appears that the Stars are handling this situation delicately, which is understandable given Benn's elite status. After finishing second in the NHL with 89 points last season, expect Benn to fly off draft boards this fall.

Benn has signed an eight-year, $76 million extension with Dallas, Mike Heika of SportsDay reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old finished the 2015-16 ranked first on the Stars, registering 89 points in 82 games. Benn led the Stars in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 15 points in 13 postseason games and also finished the 2015-16 campaign ranked second in the NHL.

Benn underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury Thursday. He is expected to be fully recovered from the procedure in six weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Benn's recovery timetable puts him on track to be ready for the start of the 2016-17 campaign, but leaves his status for September's World Cup of Hockey up in the air. The Canadian forward will be reevaluated in six weeks, at which time his availability for the World Cup will be determined. Fantasy owners can expect an update on the 26-year-old sniper's status ahead of Canada's first World Cup contest, which is set to take place on Sept. 17 against the Czech Republic.

The Stars intend to sign Benn to a contract extension after July 1, reports Sportsnet.ca. Benn is considered the best of the 2017 free agent class.

EDGE Analysis

"Jamie's not going anywhere," said general manager Jim Nill. "We'll get something done." Benn is perhaps the eminent power forward in the NHL and would command max dollars on the open market.