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Covering the Dallas Stars, SMU & college sports for @DallasNews. @MedillSchool alum. Say hi: lia.assimak@dallasnews.com. It’s pronounced uh-sih-muh-KAHP-uh-lis.
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Jamie Benn signs one-year deal, returns to Stars for 18th season Original

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) stands on the ice before a face-off during the first period of an NHL preseason game against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Dallas. Elías Valverde II/Staff Photographer Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn isn’t hanging up his skates just yet. The Stars announced the captain signed a one-year deal worth $850,000 on Friday, bringing him back to Dallas for an 18th season as he continues to pursue a Stanley Cup title before his retirement.
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In 'cap compliant' world, Stars learning challenge in keeping their young core together Original

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Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (22) plays against the Vegas Golden Knights during an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) John Locher/AP FRISCO — The Stars always knew this day would come when their young players were due for big pay days. Stars' 'work ethic' lacking in loss to Boston, Dallas loses seventh game in its last nine Read More But Dallas hoped by then it would at least have one Stanley Cup to tout before making some tough decisions.
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Stars GM Jim Nill still has work to do after uneventful first day of free agency Original

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Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill speaks during his end of season news conference at Comerica Center on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Frisco. Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News FRISCO — July 1 no longer means what it used to in the NHL. The day that used to bring almost every major offseason transaction now often serves as a day to tie up loose ends and fill any additional needs before most front offices depart from their respective cities for summer vacation.
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