FILE - In this March 22, 2012, file photo, Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn (14) controls the puck as Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler (17) watches during an NHL hockey game in Dallas. The Stars announced Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, that Benn and the team have agreed to a $26.25 million, five-year contract. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars have placed forward Derek Roy on injured reserve with a groin injury, clearing a roster spot for the expected debut of Jamie Benn on Monday night at Columbus.
Roy, who was acquired from Buffalo in a trade that sent Steve Ott to the Sabres, was hurt Thursday against Chicago. He has two assists in four games.
Benn and the Stars agreed on a five-year, $26.25 million contract the same night Roy got hurt. Benn, who was a restricted free agent, missed Saturday's loss to St. Louis.
