Chicago Blackhawks: Dallas Stars

Jamie Benn Dept: The All-Star centre gets $5.25 million each season, with the first year of the deal pro-rated because of the NHL lockout. Dallas announced the move during its game against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to CBC. "We know how important he is to our hockey club and at the end of the day, it's the right thing," Dallas general manager Joe Nieuwendyk said. "It's good for our hockey club, it's great for Jamie." Jamie Benn and the Dallas Stars agreed to a $26.25 million US, five-year contract on Thursday night The 23-year-old Benn was a restricted free agent who set career highs with 26 goals, 37 assists and 63 points for the Stars last season. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.