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Stars G Casey DeSmith signs 2-year, $5M extension

By Thomson Reuters Sep 30, 2026 | 11:40 AM

By Field Level Media

Sep 30 (Field Level Media) – The Dallas Stars signed goaltender Casey ​DeSmith to a two-year, $5 ‌million contract extension.

The deal announced Wednesday with the 35-year-old veteran covers the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

“Extending Casey ‌has ​been a ⁠priority for us, and ⁠we’re excited to have him locked up for two more years,” general manager Jim ​Nill said. “He’s been incredibly reliable during his time with ⁠our organization, and ⁠we are looking forward ​to the tandem of Casey ​and Jake (Oettinger) continuing to anchor our ‌team moving forward.”

DeSmith was 15-8-6 with one shutout, a .2.43 goals-against average and a .907 save ⁠percentage in 30 games with the Stars last season. He is 99-69-29 ⁠with ‌13 shutouts, a 2.74 ⁠GAA and a .910 save ​percentage ‌in 220 career games ​with ⁠the Pittsburgh Penguins (2017-23), Vancouver Canucks (2023-24) and Dallas.

The Stars open the regular season on Friday against the visiting St. Louis Blues.

(–Field ​Level Media)