Dallas Stars Signed Goaltender Casey DeSmith
The Dallas Stars extended the contract of goaltender Casey DeSmith for two years.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Hockey
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The Dallas Stars have secured goaltender Casey DeSmith with a two-year contract extension. The new deal runs through the 2028-29 NHL season.
Why it matters
The extension keeps the 35-year-old veteran with the Dallas organization for additional seasons. It provides stability for the team's goaltending depth.
The two-year extension carries a total value of $5 million, resulting in an average annual value of $2.5 million. The deal will keep the 35-year-old veteran with the Stars until the conclusion of the 2028-29 season.
The players
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith is a 35-year-old professional goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional hockey team based in Texas that competes in the National Hockey League.
The details
The Dallas Stars confirmed the agreement through an announcement on X. This deal is scheduled to begin at the start of the 2026-27 season.
Timeline
The contract extension begins at the start of the 2026-27 season.
The contract extension is set to expire after the 2028-29 season.
Season Trajectory
This move impacts the team's long-term salary cap planning and roster composition. Securing a veteran presence ensures consistent depth as the franchise navigates future playoff contention cycles.
The deal guarantees a $2.5 million cap hit for the Stars organization for the next two seasons. Fantasy managers and fans should note this move secures the current goaltending rotation through 2029.
The takeaway
Locking in experienced goaltending provides the organization with reliable insurance between the pipes for the coming years. Fans can expect continued consistency from the veteran netminder during the term of this new deal.
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