The Dallas Stars unveiled their latest strategic move on Tuesday: securing veteran defenseman Esa Lindell to a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension. The 30-year-old Finnish player is on the verge of completing his current six-year, $34.8 million contract in 2019. With this new deal, he will remain with the Stars through the 2029-30 season.
Trusted and Proven Player
“Esa Lindell’s consistent performance on the blueline has made him a valuable asset,” announced Jim Nill, the team’s general manager. “His role in all key situations of the game, his exceptional ability to kill penalties, and his ability to handle the tightest defensive assignments make him a very important part of our defensive core. We are very happy to have him for another five seasons.”
Lindell’s attachment to Dallas
Lindell made no secret of his enthusiasm for living in Dallas. Expressing his love for the city, the organization, and the fans, he said, “Everything is going so well here… I wanted to stay here.” The sentiment was also shared on the team’s official Twitter handle, @DallasStars, with an emotional message and the hashtag #TexasHockey.
Long-time veteran with impressive stats
Last season, Lindell did an impressive job, recording 26 points, including 5 goals and 21 assists, while playing in all 82 games. His playoff performance was equally impressive, as he contributed five points (3 goals, 2 assists) and an average of 24:45 of ice time in 19 games.
Looking at Lindell’s Work
Lindell has had an impressive run since being selected by the Stars in the third round of the 2012 NHL draft. He collected 191 points (49 goals, 142 assists) over 604 career games.
