Benn Nears 1,000 Points While Taking Team-Friendly Deal
Jamie Benn is six points away from 1,000 in his NHL career, all spent with Dallas. The 37-year-old captain signed another one-year contract worth $850,000, accepting less money so the Stars could have more roster flexibility. Benn said Dallas's first-round playoff exit last season motivated him to change his offseason training.
Benn has spent his entire NHL career in Dallas after being chosen 129th overall in 2007. He has captained the Stars since 2013-14 and owns 994 points from 415 goals and 579 assists across 1,260 appearances. This season he has one goal and one assist in eight games.
Dallas' deepest recent playoff run came in 2020, when it reached the Stanley Cup Final inside the Edmonton bubble and fell to Tampa Bay in six games. Off the ice, Benn's son, Knox Jay, arrived on April 3, 2025. The Stars host Boston on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Benn's below-market deal may give Dallas more salary-cap room, potentially shaping roster moves and fan expectations. Supporters could see a veteran prioritizing a title chase over personal earnings, a narrative that may resonate with teammates and younger players. For Dallas-area businesses and game-day culture, a milestone chase could boost attention and attendance. The impact likely remains within sports, though it may reinforce discussions about athlete sacrifice and team loyalty.