Dallas Stars Add Another Goaltender

Shane Seney Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have found some goaltending depth as the team has signed free agent Braden Holtby to a one-year deal worth $2 million.

Braden Holtby, one year, $2M AAV in Dallas@TSNHockey @TheAthletic
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The former Washington Capital and Vancouver Canuck had his most recent contract bought out and hit the open market on Wednesday to a ton of interest. The Stars plan to start Ben Bishop on LTIR so this makes room for adding Holtby in the crease and on the books.

The team has been busy, adding Ryan Suter to their mix as well on the opening day of free agency. As for Holtby, he appeared in 21 games in Vancouver last season and struggled, posting a .3.67 GAA and a .889 save %. Stars are hoping he forgets about his time out west in Canada and finds his game in Big D.

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Signings announced by Dallas in the first 32 minutes of free agency:
Ryan Suter, 4 yrs, $3.65M AAV
Luke Glendening, 2 yrs, $1.5M AAV
Braden Holtby, 1 yr, $2M AAV

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