Another Key Forward Locked In with Kole Lind Signed on One Year Deal

(Credit: Ross Bonander/Texas Stars)

Last summer, Cameron Hughes and Kole Lind joined the Dallas Stars on the same day after two Calder Cup Finals berths with Coachella Valley. This year, they've both re-upped with Dallas, and Texas, ahead of free agency with the announcement today that Kole Lind has signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Dallas Stars.

Lind's first season in Texas was, by all accounts, exactly what they needed from him. He potted 52 points in 71 games and added 15 more across 14 playoff games. He was an agitator in the best of ways for the Stars when they needed that sandpaper in their game. He got under the skin of so many teams, and sometimes their broadcasters too, and made them do regrettable things and put Texas on the man advantage. If nothing else, if you're worried about hunting down #17, you aren't thinking about the other four players on the ice.

With Lind's signing, Texas has another veteran forward on lock. With players like Matěj Blümel and Antonio Stranges still pending UFA and RFA, Texas will look to solidify its upfront firepower as free agency starts in the coming week. With younger players jumping in next year, it's always important to nail down the veteran core.

Here's the release:

Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed forward Kole Lind to a one-year, two-way contract extension, which begins in the 2025-26 season.

Lind, 26, skated in 71 regular-season games and tallied 52 points (23-29–52) with the Texas Stars – the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars. The forward finished tied for third on the club in goals (23) and ranked fourth in points (52). During the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs, Lind skated in all 14 games and recorded 15 points (8-7—15) and ranked second on the club with three power-play goals.

The six-foot-one, 193-pound forward has appeared in 31 career NHL contests with Seattle and Vancouver, registering eight points (2-6—8). He has posted 284 points (111-173—284) in 384 career AHL contests with Texas, Coachella Valley, Charlotte and Utica. Lind has skated in 58 career Calder Cup Playoff games and has recorded 57 points (22-35—57).

The native of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan was originally selected by Vancouver in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2017 NHL Draft.