Stars captain Jamie Benn is nearing this huge milestones

The Dallas Stars are entering the 2025-26 season with veteran captain Jamie Benn chasing historic milestones, but the bigger question is how his role will shape their push for the Stanley Cup.

The Dallas Stars are preparing for another Stanley Cup push, but all eyes are also on Jamie Benn, who will skate into his 17th season as captain and one of the greatest players in franchise history.

At 36 years old, Benn is now the oldest member of the roster, yet his story is still being written as he chases major career milestones and continues to define what it means to wear the "C" in Dallas.

Those numbers place him just behind Mike Modano in nearly every major statistical category in franchise history.

Jamie Benn still the heartbeat of the Dallas Stars in 2025-26

Last season, Benn recorded 16 goals and 33 assists for 49 points across 80 games, while also adding three points in the playoffs during Dallas's run to the Western Conference Final.

His offensive numbers dipped slightly compared to the "Bennaisance" of 2022-23, but he continued to provide stability in the faceoff circle with a 56.8% win rate and delivered 114 hits.

One of the biggest storylines was his hunt for career goal No. 400, a chase that left fans both thrilled and frustrated when two late-season tallies were overturned or credited elsewhere.

The milestone now hangs in the balance as Benn enters this new season. As the team's official preview noted, NHL.com emphasized that Benn's story is far from finished and his impact remains essential.

New head coach Glen Gulutzan, who once guided Benn early in his career, may play a role in shaping his late-stage resurgence. Teammates rave about his influence in the locker room, and one league observer summed it up simply:

"Jamie Benn is still the heartbeat of this team."

Personally, I think Benn's ability to adapt his game while maintaining his leadership has been just as impressive as the numbers he has produced. His presence ensures that Dallas has both stability and passion at the core of its lineup.