
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill was confident Jamie Benn would sign a long-term contract with the club this summer. On Friday, the two sides put pen to paper, making it a deal.
The Stars signed Benn to an eight-year contract extension. The deal was announced Friday evening.
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As per Mark Stepneski, a writer for the club’s website, the deal is worth $9.5 million per season.
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