Career Timeline of Jamie Benn: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Jamie Benn built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Jamie Benn is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, serving as the captain of the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Known for his leadership and offensive skills, Benn has been a key player for the Stars for many years. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including winning the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer in the 2014–15 season. Benn is respected for his on-ice performance and his role as a leader within the Stars organization.

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2007: Drafted by the Dallas Stars

In 2007, Jamie Benn was drafted 129th overall by the Dallas Stars in the NHL entry draft.

2008: Scored 65 Points in Rookie Season

During his rookie season with the Kelowna Rockets in 2007-08, Jamie Benn scored 65 points.

October 3, 2009: NHL Debut

On October 3, 2009, Jamie Benn made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars in a 3–2 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators.

2009: Named to Team Canada

Playing in his second WHL season, Jamie Benn was named to Team Canada for the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Ottawa. He contributed 4 goals and 2 assists in 6 games, helping Canada to its record-tying fifth straight gold medal, defeating Sweden 5–1 in the final.

2010: Played in the Calder Cup Playoffs

In 2010, after playing all 82 games for the Stars during his rookie season, Jamie Benn was sent down to the Texas Stars for the Calder Cup playoffs.

October 2, 2012: Signed with Hamburg Freezers

Due to the NHL lockout, on October 2, 2012, Jamie Benn signed a contract with the Hamburg Freezers of the German DEL for the duration of the dispute.

2012: Represented the Senior Team

Jamie Benn first represented the senior team at the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

January 24, 2013: Re-signed with the Dallas Stars

On January 24, 2013, Jamie Benn re-signed with the Dallas Stars for five years with a $26.25 million contract.

September 19, 2013: Named Dallas Stars Captain

On September 19, 2013, Jamie Benn was named the sixth captain of the Dallas Stars.

January 7, 2014: Named to Canadian Olympic Hockey Team

On January 7, 2014, Jamie Benn was named to the Canadian Olympic hockey team for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

January 23, 2014: Recorded 100th NHL Goal

On January 23, 2014, Jamie Benn recorded his 100th NHL goal in a 7–1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

2014: Breakout Season

During the 2013-14 NHL season, Jamie Benn had a breakout season. He scored 34 goals, 45 assists, and 79 points in 80 games to help the Stars clinch a playoff spot for the first time with him on the team.

February 17, 2015: Scored First Career Hat Trick

On February 17, 2015, Jamie Benn scored his first career hat trick in a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.

2015: Career Highs

In the 2015-16 season, Jamie Benn had career highs with 41 goals and 48 assists for 89 points in 82 games. He was named a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award.

July 15, 2016: Agreed to Contract Extension with Dallas

On July 15, 2016, Jamie Benn agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension with the Dallas Stars that runs through the 2024-25 NHL season.

February 27, 2020: Scored 300th NHL Goal

On February 27, 2020, Jamie Benn recorded his 300th NHL goal in a 4–3 loss to the Boston Bruins.

2020: Stars Reach Stanley Cup Finals

In 2020, under Jamie Benn's leadership, the Dallas Stars advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals.

April 8, 2021: Recorded 400th NHL Assist

On April 8, 2021, Jamie Benn recorded his 400th career NHL assist on a goal by Roope Hintz in a 5–1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

2022: Finished the Season

Jamie Benn finished the 2022-23 season playing all 82 games with 33 goals, 45 assists and 78 points recorded.

February 6, 2023: Played 1,000th NHL Game

On February 6, 2023, Jamie Benn played his 1,000th NHL game. He is the second player to play all 1,000 games with the Stars, after Mike Modano.

December 11, 2023: Recorded 500th NHL Assist

On December 11, 2023, Jamie Benn recorded his 500th NHL assist on a goal by Miro Heiskanen in a 6–3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

2024: Stars Clinch Top Seed

Jamie Benn would finish the 2023-24 season with 21 goals, 39 assists for 60 points in all 82 contests as the Stars as a team clinched the top seed in the Western Conference. In the 2024 playoffs, Benn and the Stars would go on another lengthy run as they would make a second consecutive Western Conference Final and third in his career and captaincy by defeating the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights in seven games in the opening round followed by a second round victory in six games over the Colorado Avalanche before getting defeated in the Western Conference Finals in six games for a second consecutive year, this time to the Edmonton Oilers. Benn finished the playoffs with four goals and 11 assists for 15 points in all 19 playoff games.