Stars re-sign Faksa to 3-year, $6.6M contract

The Dallas Stars have re-signed restricted free agent Radek Faksa to a three-year contract worth $6.6 million, the club announced Monday.

Faksa, 23, is coming off his first full NHL season, in which he recorded 12 goals and 21 assists in 80 games, averaging 16:10 per night.

"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," general manager Jim Nill said. "He has proven to be a trustworthy, 200-foot player and we fully expect him to continue growing in all areas of the game."

Faksa was drafted by the Stars 13th overall in 2012, and is now locked into a Stars roster that underwent major changes this offseason. Dallas lured high-powered winger Alexander Radulov and Martin Hanzal in free agency, traded for Marc Methot and goaltender Ben Bishop, and also hired Ken Hitchcock as head coach.