Dallas Stars defenseman Nicklas Grossman agreed to a two-year contract on Thursday worth $3.25 million. (Photo Credit: Resolute)
The Dallas Stars signed one of their restricted free agents on Thursday. Nicklas Grossman agreed on a two-year contract worth $3.25 million. The deal will pay Grossman $1.5 million this season and $1.75 million the next, putting him under contract with the Stars through the 2011-2012 season.
The 25-year old Swedish defenseman has been one of the more solid pieces of the D corps over the past couple of seasons, and has developed quickly. He was thrown into the fire a bit in 2008-2009, but proved himself to be a pretty responsible defender last season. His physical game really stepped up last season as well.
Here is the team’s release on the signing:
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Frisco, Tex. – Dallas Stars General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk announced today that the hockey club has agreed to terms with defenseman Nicklas Grossman on a two-year contract worth $3.25 million ($1.5 million in 2010-11; $1.75 in 2011-12). This extension puts Grossman under contract through the 2011-12 season.
“We are very happy to sign Nicklas to this new contract,“ said Nieuwendyk. “He is a solid NHL defenseman and is an important part of our young core.”
Grossman, 25, skated in 71 games for Dallas last season, collecting seven assists and 32 penalty minutes. He recorded 150 hits and 100 blocked shots in 2009-10. Grossman posted a career-high +5 rating Oct. 9, 2009 at Calgary.
The Stockholm, Sweden, native has appeared in 222 career NHL games, tallying 26 points (2g, 24a) and 109 penalty minutes. Grossman set new career highs in goals (2), assists (10) and points (12) in 2008-09. He also represented his country at the 2009 World Championships, helping Sweden win the bronze medal.
