Sam Steel signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract to stay with the Stars.
The 26-year-old forward had 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 77 regular-season games last season and five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 playoff games to help the Stars advance to the Western Conference Final for the second consecutive season. They lost in six games to the Edmonton Oilers.
“Sam was an integral member of our team during the regular season and playoffs,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “He’s a player we can trust in any situation. We’re looking forward to bringing him back for another season in Dallas.”
Selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round (No. 30) of the 2016 NHL Draft, Steel has 117 points (43 goals, 74 assists) in 339 regular-season games for the Stars, Minnesota Wild and Ducks and seven points (two goals, five assists) in 24 playoff games.
The Stars also re-signed Nils Lundkvist to a one-year, $1.25 million contract.
The 23-year-old defenseman had 19 points (two goals, seven assists) in 59 regular-season games last season and one assist in 12 playoff games.
“Nils took positive strides in his development last season,” Nill said. “He put in the work each day to improve his game at both ends of the ice, and we’re pleased to have him back as part of our defensive core for the upcoming season.”
Goalie Casey DeSmith signed a three-year, $3 million contract ($1 million AAV). The 32-year-old was 12-9-6 with a 2.89 GAA, .896 save percentage and one shutout in 29 games (27 starts) for the Vancouver Canucks last season and 1-1 with a 2.02 GAA and .911 save percentage in two playoff games.
“Casey’s a veteran who has a proven track record as a backup goaltender,” Nill said. “He has the ability to step up when called upon, and we’re excited to have him join our team.”
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