The Dallas Stars are bringing back forward Ty Dellandrea on a one-year contract, the team announced on Thursday.
The deal for the former first-round pick will be worth $900,000. Dallas retained negotiating rights for Dellandrea after offering the restricted free agent a qualifying offer on June 30.
“Ty’s become one of our most dependable two-way forwards,” said general manager Jim Nill. “His versatility allows him to play up and down the lineup, and he proved in the playoffs his ability to take his game to another level. He’s a heart-and-soul type of player, and we’re happy to have him under contract for the upcoming season.”
Dellandrea, 22, appeared in all 82 games for the Stars last season, posting 28 points (9 goals, 19 assists). He led all Stars forwards in hits (125) and total shorthanded time on ice (166:32).
Dellandrea added three goals in 15 games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including a two-goal performance in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final vs. Vegas.
Dellandrea has played 109 regular season NHL games over parts of three seasons in Dallas, posting 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists). He’s also recorded 59 points (27 goals, 32 assists) in 87 games with the Texas Stars, Dallas’ AHL affiliate.