Stars announce roster news before Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stars signed defenseman Nils Lundkvist to a two-year, $3.5 million extension on the eve of the playoffs. Dallas hosts Minnesota in Game 1 on Saturday.
Stars announce roster news before Stanley Cup playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Dallas Stars made a big roster announcement on Friday, one day before the start of Round 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
Stars general manager Jim Nill confirmed the two-year contract extension of defenseman Nils Lundkvist. This new contract will take effect starting with the 2026-27 season and will end at the conclusion of the 2027-28 campaign. Lundkvist's, 25, new contract has a total value of $3.
5 million and carries an average annual value of $1. 75 million. "We're excited to lock up Nils for two more years," said Nill, via the Stars' official website .
"He is a highly skilled defenseman with excellent mobility and vision. His ability to move the puck and create offense makes him a valuable piece for our team moving forward. " Lundkvist originally selected by Rangers with 28th overall pick in 2018 draft Lundkvist was originally selected by the New York Rangers with the 28th overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft.