Jamie Benn has spent a decade in Dallas. Let that sink in for a minute.



The 2019-20 season will be Benn’s 11th with the Stars. He’ll be the eighth player in franchise history to play 11 seasons with the club and just the fifth to spend at least 11 campaigns in North Texas since the team relocated here in 1993.



As far as DFW professional athletes go across the four major sports, Benn will be the 58th athlete to play at least 11 seasons in North Texas. With his current contract running through 2025, he’s on track to play 16 seasons with the Stars.



Mike Modano played 16 seasons in Dallas. Jason Witten is about to play his 16th with the Dallas Cowboys. Dirk Nowitzki played 21 with the Mavericks. As far as longevity goes, Benn is on track to finish his career among a prestigious group.



But for as long as he’s spent in Dallas, and as long as he’s likely going to spend in the city, defining Jamie Benn has been somewhat...