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Jamie Benn should be ready for All-Star Game

Jamie Benn

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14), of Canada, celebrates is goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, in Dallas. Benn scored two goals as Dallas won 4-1. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)

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The Dallas Stars won’t benefit from Jamie Benn’s presence on Tuesday, but ESPN Dallas’ Mark Stepneski reports that he should be able to take part in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game.

It looks like Benn will miss at least five games overall (including tomorrow’s match against the red-hot Anaheim Ducks) after undergoing an appendectomy.

Some might argue that Benn broke out in an abbreviated 2010-11 campaign, but Brad Richards’ departure has allowed him to shine in a heightened role. He earned the All-Star nod based on 42 points in 43 games, but that’s a good news/bad news proposition for the Dallas Stars since his entry-level deal expires after this season.

Stepneski reports that Benn and the Stars have discussed a new contract briefly but will wait until the end of this season to hash out his second contract. If the second half of his 2011-12 is anything like the first one, Benn’s next deal won’t be cheap.