Stars Lock Up D Lundkvist in $3.5M Deal

The Dallas Stars just handed defenseman Lundkvist a two-year, $3.5 million extension that keeps their blue-line depth intact heading into the playoffs. Front offices around the league know how thin that position can get when injuries hit, and GM Jim Nill rarely lets a steady hand like this walk. This move signals Dallas' confidence in their backend for a deep run, but whispers from the locker room hint at even bigger plans if they advance.