Benn signs 1-year, $1 million contract to remain with Stars
35-year-old Dallas captain is 2nd in games, goals, points in franchise history
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on Jamie Benn’s contract status.
- Benn signed a one-year extension with the Dallas Stars for the 2025-2026 season. The deal includes a $1 million base salary plus up to $3 million in performance bonuses, for a potential total of $4 million. The contract was announced in June 2025 as part of the Stars’ offseason moves.[2][3][6][7]
- The extension keeps Benn as Dallas captain, with the club praising his leadership and long-term fit, while giving them flexibility due to his aging curve and performance incentives.[6][7]
Context you may find helpful
- Benn had 49 points in 80 regular-season games last season, with three playoff points in 18 games, and he remained a core veteran presence for Dallas.[7]
- Reports at the time described the deal as a 1-year, 35-plus contract with the $1M base and $3M in bonuses, echoing the Stars’ intent to keep Benn in the short term while managing payroll dynamics.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull different outlets’ takes on how this contract compares to Benn’s prior eight-year deal and what it means for Dallas’ cap flexibility next year. I can also summarize fan and analyst reactions. Please tell me which angle you prefer.