June 30, 2009 | 6:44pm ET Stars sign Lehtinen to 1-year deal
TheFourthPeriod.com
The Dallas Stars have re-signed right wing Jere Lehtinen to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. His deal can give him as much as $1 million more in incentives.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Jere Lehtinen back with our club next season," said Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk. "He has been one of the cornerstones of this franchise for many years, and we feel he will continue to be a significant contributor going forward. Jere is a consummate professional on and off the ice, and we look forward to his healthy return next season."
Lehtinen, 36, skated in 48 games for Dallas last season, notching eight goals and 16 assists for 24 points with eight penalty minutes.
Dallas' fourth-round selection (No. 88 overall) in the 1992 Entry Draft, Lehtinen has skated in 817 career NHL games, all with the Stars, registering 497 points (239 goals, 258 assists) and 202 penalty minutes.
From the Editor:
A great player for Dallas, and a great contract, too. It's win-win for both parties. -- David Pagnotta.
