The Dallas Stars wrapped up another star for the long term, signing center Tyler Seguin to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $9.85 million.
Forward Jamie Benn had been the highest-paid player on the team, with an average annual value of $9.5 million from the deal that he signed in 2016. Seguin is entering the final season of a six-year deal that will pay him $5.75 million in 2018-19.
The 26-year-old had a career-high 40 goals to go with 38 assists last season. The five-time All-Star has finished in the top 10 in goals four times in his career.