San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning (lower body) returned to practice on Sunday. A lower-body injury kept Benning out from the team's previous practice session on Friday. Benning is battling for a roster spot in preseason following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. The 30-year-old saw action in only 14 games before undergoing season-ending hip surgery in January. A year after posting a career-high 24 points across 77 outings, he had zero goals and settled for two points. Benning isn't expected to make an impact in fantasy hockey during the 2024-25 season.
Matt Benning Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning (hip) looks good to go for the new season. Sharks general manager Mike Grier expects Benning to be ready for the start of training camp, noting that he's in a "good spot." Benning is working his way back from hip surgery he had in January. The 30-year-old managed to make only 14 appearances last season. He registered two assists, 13 shots, 29 blocks, and 19 hits. The eight-year veteran had his best campaign in 2022-23 with 24 points (one goal, 23 assists). Benning will look to get back on track this season, although there's a lot more competition on the blue line following the team's busy offseason.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning has undergone successful hip surgery and needs approximately five months to recover, meaning he won't feature again this season. Benning made his last appearance on Dec. 3, and he finishes the campaign with only 14 games played. The 29-year-old registered two assists, 13 shots on goal, 15 hits, and 29 blocks. This was the second season of a four-year, $5 million deal for Benning in San Jose.
Matt Benning Ready To Return For Predators On Sunday
Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Benning (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and should be back in the lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia. The 27-year-old has sat out six consecutive games after getting hurt in a 6-2 win over Minnesota on Mar. 13. He's been a solid bottom pairing defenseman for Nashville, doing a little bit of everything for the team. Benning's work this season across 53 games includes 10 points, 68 hits and 58 blocks. He could play a bigger role than usual, with the team having lost Mark Borowiecki (upper body) and Dante Fabbro (upper body) to injuries in recent games.
