Jamie Benn injury: Dallas Stars dealt big blow as captain to undergo surgery for collapsed lung
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will miss the start of the season after being diagnosed with a collapsed lung.
www.sportskeeda.comHere’s the latest on Jamie Benn as of now:
- Benn faced a medical issue in September 2025 after a preseason game and underwent surgery for a collapsed lung. He was sidelined for at least four weeks and aimed to return later in the 2025-26 season.[1][2]
- Reports at that time indicated he would miss the start of the season, with a plan to reevaluate after his four-week recovery window, keeping his ultimate return date contingent on recovery progress.[2]
- By mid-2025, there was ongoing discussion about Benn’s contract status and future with the Dallas Stars, including his unrestricted free-agent eligibility on July 1, 2025, though team management signaled a desire to have him remain with the club if he chose to continue.[3]
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Citations:
- Jamie Benn injury and surgery for collapsed lung, recovery timeline.[1]
- Recovery/re-evaluation details and season-start impact.[2]
- Contract status and potential free agency discussions.[3]