One of the odd benefits of the NHL's expansion draft in June is that teams need to take care of business a little early this year.
The Stars this week locked up two forwards, making them compliant in the rules for the expansion draft that will help stock the Vegas Golden Knights. Of course, the preferred course is that both will be in Dallas next season.
Curtis McKenzie on Friday signed a one-year contract extension, joining forward Adam Cracknell, who signed a one-year extension Wednesday. McKenzie will get $700,000 on a one-way deal next season, and that is a happy little bonus for the hard-working winger.