Forever a Star: Jamie Benn's extension offers chance to write next chapter in exciting story
The Stars re-signed Benn to a one-year deal on Thursday, opening the door for the captain to add to more to an unforgettable legacy in Dallas
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on Jamie Benn’s contract status:
- Benn re-signed with the Dallas Stars on a one-year deal for the 2025-2026 season. The contract carries a $1 million base salary with up to $3 million in performance bonuses, potentially bringing the total to $4 million.[2][3][7]
- The move preserves Benn as Dallas’ captain and core leader, while giving the team more cap flexibility to pursue other additions in a busy offseason.[4][6]
- Benn’s 2024-25 regular season produced 16 goals and 33 assists in 80 games, with playoff production of 1 goal and 2 assists in 18 games; the extension allows him to chase additional accomplishments with the Stars in 2025-26.[7]
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline of Benn’s contract history with the Stars and summarize how this one-year deal fits into Dallas’s broader cap strategy for 2025-26.
Citations:
- Benn signs 1-year, $1 million contract to remain with Stars[7]
- Stars re-sign Benn on a one-year extension with up to $4 million in bonuses[6][2]
- Benn’s contract details and role with the Stars[4]