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Radek Faksa Re-Signs With The Dallas Stars For Three Years

07/10/2017 at 3:21pm EDT

FRISCO, Texas - Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has re-signed center Radek Faksa to a three-year, $6.6-million contract.

Faksa, 23, posted 33 points (12-21=33) in 80 games for Dallas during the 2016-17 regular season, his first full season in the NHL. On the season, he finished fourth on the team with 101 hits and his 33 points were tied for fifth. He finished second amongst team forwards with 62 blocked shots, which were tied for 21st amongst all League forwards.

In his career, Faksa has played 125 regular-season games over two seasons with Dallas. In total, he has posted 45 points (17-28=45). He also appeared in 13 games for the Stars during the 2015-16 Stanley Cup Playoffs, tallying five points (3-2=5) and two game-winning goals.

"We're thrilled to have Radek locked in for the next three seasons as he is an important part of what we're building here," said Nill. "He has proven to be a trustworthy, 200-foot player and we fully expect him to continue growing in all areas of his game."

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