DMN: Dallas Stars Sign Krys Barch to a 2-Year Extension
Dallas Stars forward Krys Barch signed a 2-year extension with the club on Tuesday. (Photo Credit: phoch_98/Flickr)
The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Heika is reporting that the Dallas Stars have signed enforcer/gritty-winger Krys Barch to a two-year extension worth $1.675 million. Here is what his post this morning said:
Stars assistant GM Frank Provenzano just confirmed that the two sides have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension for tough winger Krys Barch.
Barch will get $825,000 next season and $850,000 in 2011-12. He made $575,000 last season and could have become an unrestricted free agent on Thursday.
Barch got a nice raise from last year’s salary, and the Stars get a player that is willing to get dirty in the corners and grind out the tough minutes against some of the better players in the league. I really like this signing, especially at this level of contract.
Update 6/30/10: The Stars made it official and issued a press release about the signing. Please read on:
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Frisco, Tex. – Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Krys Barch to a two-year contract extension worth $1.675 million ($825,000 first; $850,000 second). This extension puts Barch under contract through the 2011-12 season.
“Krys Barch is a competitive player who adds character, grit and toughness to our hockey club,” Nieuwendyk said. “He gives everything he has each night and we are pleased to have him back for two more years.”
Barch, 30, played in 63 games for Dallas last season, collecting 6 assists and 130 penalty minutes. He has played 209 NHL games over the past four seasons, all with the Stars, recording eight goals and 15 assists with 475 penalty minutes. The Hamilton, Ontario, native was originally signed as a free agent by Dallas on July 18, 2006.