Jamie Benn Enters 18th Season Leaner After Long Offseason Rest

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn enters his 18th NHL season feeling refreshed and leaner after a 155-day offseason following a first-round playoff exit. The 37-year-old forward embraced the extended break to get his body right and train differently, with coach Glen Gulutzan noting Benn looks the skinniest and best-prepared he has ever seen him. Benn and the well-rested Stars open their season Friday against St. Louis, looking to bounce back from last spring.