Stars Lock Up Lundkvist with 2-Year, $3.5M Deal

Nils Lundkvist inks a savvy 2-year extension worth $3.5 million with the Dallas Stars, securing the young defenseman who has quietly become a key piece on the blue line. Front offices around the league know Dallas doesn't hand out these deals lightly - Lundkvist has shown the puck-moving skills that Pete DeBoer covets in tight playoff matchups. This move signals the Stars' confidence in their depth as they gear up for a deep run, locking in a RFA who could be pivotal come spring.