Monday afternoon, the Dallas Stars announced the latest in a long line of high-value contract extensions when GM Jim Nill re-signed veteran defenseman Esa Lindell to a five-year, $26.25-million deal.

Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) celebrates with his teammates Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91), left, and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) after he scores a goal against ...

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) celebrates his second period goal with defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during an NHL hokey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Dallas.

Esa Lindell scored a power-play goal, Miro Heiskanen had an assist for the fourth straight game and Dallas won for the seventh time in its last nine road games. Dadonov scored at 7:07 in the first ...