The Dallas Stars have re-signed captain Jamie Benn on a one-year contract worth up to $4 million in bonuses. The deal carries a base salary of $1 million with an additional $3 million available in performance incentives. Benn had just completed an eight-year contract that carries a $9.5 million cap hit.

The Stars made the news official with a post on social media: “Jamie Benn, Forever a Star We have signed Captain Jamie Benn to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-2026 season.”

Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a release: “Jamie embodies everything it means to be a Dallas Star, and has since he was drafted 18 years ago. There was never a doubt that Jamie would return next season, and we are thrilled for both our organization and our fans that he will continue to lead our team in our pursuit of winning a championship.”

Benn’s deal has a base salary of $1 million plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses. He will receive $500,000 each for hitting 20, 30, 50 and 60-games played during the 2025-26 season, an additional $500,000 if the Stars win the Western Conference final, and $500,000 more if the team wins the Stanley Cup.

Benn, who turns 36 next month, was selected by the Stars in the fifth round of the 2007 NHL draft.  He had 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) last season (his 16th with the franchise).  The forward also ranks second in franchise history in goals (399), points (956) and games played (1,192) behind Hall of Famer Mike Modano (557, 1,359, 1,459) and is third in assists (557).  He has been Dallas’ captain since Sept. 19, 2013.

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