Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer and his wife are expecting their first child.

The two announced the news posing with a baby onesie that would insinuate... well... you know.

The news marks a big summer for Reimer who signed a five-year deal worth a reported $17 million with the Panthers on July 1.

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The sting of the Andrew Shaw trade was felt all the way at the top of the Chicago Blackhawks organization.

"That was a tough one for a lot of reasons," club president John McDonough told David Hugh of the Chicago Tribune. "He's a wonderful young man."

And he's not the only Windy City resident to share that sentiment.

"From the end of the season on, I had workers with hard hats screaming to me from the third floor, 'Don't trade (Andrew) Shaw,'" McDonough said. "Wherever you went, people that I would run into said the same thing.

"He had an organic grittiness that really struck a nerve with Chicagoans, maybe more than any athlete I've been associated with. He really resonated with everybody. Not the most skilled player but the classic overachiever. He got under people's skin. He represented what people wanted this franchise to embody."

Ultimately, Shaw was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens for a pair of second-round draft picks, a move made necessary by Chicago's salary cap crunch.

Shaw signed a six-year, $39-million deal with the Canadiens shortly after being traded, while the Blackhawks signed Jordin Tootoo to a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000 in an attempt to replace the lost grit.

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The Dallas Stars signed Jamie Benn to an eight-year, $76-million contract extension, the team announced Friday.

The 26-year-old has one year remaining on his five-year, $26.25-million deal and was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season.

"The Stars are the only organization I know and Dallas is home to me," Benn said in a statement. "In working with the Gaglardi family and Jim Nill, they have made it clear that they are dedicated to winning, and winning the right way. I'm happy to commit to that process for eight more years. My teammates and I value the passion and dedication that we receive from Stars fans and we're looking forward to getting this season started."

Benn has served as the team's captain since the 2013-14 season after taking over for Brenden Morrow. He is coming off his two most productive seasons since being drafted 129th overall by the Stars in the 2007 NHL Draft, capturing the Art Ross Trophy as the league's top scorer during the 2014-15 season before finishing second in league scoring last season with 89 points in 82 games.

"Jamie has evolved into one of the most complete players in the NHL and his ability to lead our team is second-to-none," general manager Jim Nill said. "He impacts the game in so many ways and this signing was extremely important for the direction of the franchise. He's shown in the playoffs, and at international events like the Olympics and the World Championship, that he is up to any challenge and that his fingerprints will be left on every game. He's our leader and does things the right way, every day."

Benn's eight-year deal will see him remain with the club through the 2024-25 season.

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The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Matt Nieto to a one-year, $735,000 contract, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Nieto was a restricted free agent coming off his entry-level deal.

The 23-year-old was brought back on the heels of his worst statistical season since entering the league, mustering a career-low eight goals and 17 points in 67 games, while adding a goal and two assists in 16 playoff contests.

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