Dallas Stars Reinvest in Key Player Esa Lindell with a Multi-year Deal

The Dallas Stars unveiled their latest strategic move on Tuesday: securing the seasoned defenseman Esa Lindell with a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension. The 30-year-old Finnish player is on the brink of completing his current six-year, $34.8 million contract, which he inked in 2019. With this new agreement, he will remain with the Stars through the 2029-30 season.

A Trusted and Proven Player

“Esa Lindell’s consistent performance on the blueline has made him an indispensable asset,” announced Jim Nill, the team’s general manager. “His role in all key game situations, his exceptional penalty killing skills, and his ability to shoulder the toughest defensive assignments make him an invaluable part of our defensive core. We are thrilled to have him on board for another five seasons.”

Lindell’s Attachment to Dallas

Lindell didn’t hide his enthusiasm about staying in Dallas. Expressing his love for the city, the organization, and the fans, he said, “Everything’s so good here… I wanted to stay here.” This sentiment was also shared on the team’s official Twitter handle, @DallasStars, with a heartwarming message and the hashtag #TexasHockey.

A Seasoned Veteran with Impressive Stats

In the previous season, Lindell put up an impressive performance, recording 26 points, consisting of 5 goals and 21 assists, while playing in all 82 games. His playoff performance was equally commendable, with him contributing five points (3 goals, 2 assists) and averaging 24:45 of ice time in 19 games.

A Look at Lindell’s Career

Lindell has had an impressive run since his selection by the Stars in the third round of the 2012 NHL draft. He has accumulated 191 points (49 goals, 142 assists) over 604 career games.