Dallas forward Jamie Benn has been on fire since his return from injury in all seven fantasy categories.
Analysis: Since his return from a shoulder injury suffered in late January, Jamie Benn is one of the hottest forwards in the world of fantasy hockey. Benn has 6 goals and 3 assists with 32 shots on goal in his last nine games. He’s everything you’re looking for down the stretch. He has center and left wing eligibility, he’s getting tons of ice time and he’s available in about half of all fantasy leagues. Dallas is right in the middle of a heated playoff race in the western conference and the Stars need all of their best players to step it up with Brad Richards only three games in to his shaky return from a concussion. One of the most over looked categories among forwards in fantasy hockey is definitely penalty minutes and Jamie Benn is racking them up with ten PIM over his last eight games. All in all Jamie Benn is producing in seven fantasy categories and he’s widely available.
Projection: Expect just under a point per game with tons of ice time from Jamie Benn in the Stars remaining thirteen games. He shoots in bunches and he gets lots of power play minutes so if you have a team need at left wing or center, Jamie Benn may be the right fit for you.