Stars Captain Jamie Benn Returning for an 18th Season with His only NHL Team
The captain returns for his 18th NHL season with the only team he has played for, and the deal includes $1.15 million in bonuses.
- On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Dallas Stars signed captain Jamie Benn to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season, marking his 18th season with the only franchise he has ever played for in the NHL.
- The contract carries a base salary of $850,000 with an additional $1,150,000 in potential performance bonuses, representing the second consecutive season Benn has accepted a one-year deal to provide the Stars significant roster flexibility.
- Stars general manager Jim Nill said, "He continues to set the standard on and off the ice"; Benn has played 1,252 career games and netted his 400th NHL goal, establishing him as a franchise cornerstone.
- Following a first-round exit against the Minnesota Wild in 2026, the team hopes Benn's return fuels one last successful run at the Stanley Cup; he recorded 36 points in 60 games last season.
- With his 37th birthday approaching, the veteran captain sits just eight points shy of reaching the 1,000-point milestone, positioning him as a steady leader for the franchise's talented young core moving forward.
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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will be back for at least one more season after the Central Saanich product signed a one-year contract extension with the Stars through the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 USD, with up to $1.15 million USD available in performance bonuses. “Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched, and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill …
B.C.’s Jamie Benn signs one-year extension with Dallas Stars - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will be back for at least one more season after the Central Saanich product signed a one-year contract extension with the Stars through the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 USD, with up to $1.15 million USD available in performance bonuses. “Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched, and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill …
B.C.’s Jamie Benn signs one-year extension with Dallas Stars - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will be back for at least one more season after the Central Saanich product signed a one-year contract extension with the Stars through the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 USD, with up to $1.15 million USD available in performance bonuses. “Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched, and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill …
Central Saanich’s Jamie Benn signs one-year extension with Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn will be back for at least one more season after the Central Saanich product signed a one-year contract extension with the Stars through the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal carries a base salary of $850,000 USD, with up to $1.15 million USD available in performance bonuses. “Jamie’s leadership and commitment to this organization is truly unmatched, and he has helped define our culture,” Stars general manager Jim Nill …
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