Dallas Stars captain signs one-year contract for 2026-27 season

The deal carries a base salary of $850,000, the league minimum, and up to $1,150,000 in performance bonuses. The announcement came two weeks before the player's 37th birthday.

Contract and performance history The player has appeared in 1,252 regular-season games for the franchise, recording 414 goals and 992 points. He has also posted 80 points in 126 postseason games. Last season he played on a one-year deal after completing an eight-year, $76 million contract. He missed the first 19 games due to a punctured lung and finished with 15 goals and 21 assists in 60 games.

Leadership and team context The team's general manager said the player's leadership and commitment to the organization remain unmatched. The player has served as captain since the 2013-14 season. After the team's first-round playoff exit in May, the player indicated he would take time before deciding whether to return. His coach and teammates expressed hope that he would continue playing.