Stars sign defenseman Joel Hanley to a two-year contract

FRISCO, Texas- Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed defenseman Joel Hanley to a two-year one-way contract, which will run through the 2024-25 season. The two-year deal is worth $1.58 million and has an average annual value (AAV) of $787,500.

Hanley, 32, appeared in 26 games with the Stars in the 2022-23 season and recorded two points (0-2-2) with a +5 rating. In 13 games in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, he added an assist (0-1-1) and shared the team-lead with a +5 rating.

"Joel has proven to be a dependable blueliner that can step in whenever he's called upon," said Nill. "His work ethic makes him an incredibly valuable member of our group, and we're pleased to have him here for the next two seasons."

Hanley has played parts of five seasons with Dallas; he has posted 18 points (2-16-18) in 129 regular-season games and three points (1-2-3) in 33 postseason games. In eight NHL seasons, Hanley has played 151 games with Dallas, Arizona and Montreal, earning a total of 24 points (2-22-24).

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound native of Keswick, Ontario was originally undrafted and signed with Dallas as a free agent on July 1, 2018.