Friday, July 15, 2016

Benn has surgery, recovery time is six weeks

The Dallas Stars announced Friday Jamie Benn underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle injury. His expected recovery time is six weeks.

Benn, who finished second in the NHL scoring race with 89 points and was a finalist for the Hart Trophy as league MVP, will require a six-week rehabilitation process after having a core muscle injury repaired.

"Jamie Benn underwent surgery to repair a core muscle injury on Thursday, July 14 at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA," said Stars GM Jim Nill in a statement released by the team. "His operation, performed by Dr. Bill Meyers, went as planned. His full recovery time is expected to be six weeks, putting him on schedule to be ready for the 2016-17 season. Jamie will be re-evaluated after the six-week rehabilitation process, at which time, his availability for the World Cup of Hockey will be determined."

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