Reports: Stars D Esa Lindell agrees to 5-year extension

Field Level Media|published: Tue 17th September, 14:37 2024

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers

May 29, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Dallas Stars celebrate a goal by defensemen Esa Lindell (23) during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Lindell, 30, is entering the final season of a six-year, $34.8 million contract he signed in 2019. The new deal will take him through the 2029-30 season.

Lindell recorded 26 points (five goals, 21 assists) while playing in all 82 games last season. He added five points (three goals, two assists) and logged an average of 24:45 of ice time during 19 games in the playoffs.

Lindell has totaled 191 points (49 goals, 142 assists) in 604 career games since being selected by the Stars in the third round of the 2012 NHL Draft.

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