Stars invest $2.2M in Bourque and Lundkvist extensions, leave veteran Benn’s status in limbo

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The Dallas Stars have secured young talents Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist with one-year contract extensions. Bourque's deal is worth $950,000, while Lundkvist's is $1.25 million. General Manager Jim Nill praised both players' skills and hockey sense. These moves follow Matt Duchene's four-year extension and a trade involving Mason Marchment, leaving the Stars with approximately $2.76 million in cap space.