Polak signs one-year contract with Stars

Defenseman gets $1.3 million, had 12 points with Maple Leafs last season

Polak

© Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Roman Polak signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Sunday.

The 32-year-old defenseman had 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in 46 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season.
RELATED: [NHL Free Agent Tracker]
"Roman is a tested, veteran defenseman who brings a physical element to our back-end," Stars general manager Jim Nill said. "He is a respected competitor and will help round out our defensive group."
Selected by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round (No. 180) of the 2004 NHL Draft, Polak has 127 points (25 goals, 102 assists) in 688 regular-season games with the Blues, San Jose Sharks and Maple Leafs. Polak has three assists in 58 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Latest News

Panthers get 2 short-handed goals in 2nd, top Lightning for 4th win in row

Ducks rally from down 3, defeat Utah Hockey Club in shootout

Protas scores 2 goals, Capitals edge Kings

Oettinger in holiday season spirit, gifts young fan stick at practice

Comrie plays catch with Blue Jays pitcher on ice

Jets bracing for 'tough test' in rematch against Maple Leafs

Rempe of Rangers suspended 8 games for boarding, elbowing

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Kochetkov makes 22 saves, has 2 assists for Hurricanes in win against Rangers 

NHL On Tap: Panthers, Lightning renew 'Battle of Florida'

Fantasy picks, props with EDGE stats for today

NHL Morning Skate for December 22

Sanderson OT goal lifts Senators past Canucks for 6th straight win

Golden Knights surge past Kraken for 3rd straight victory

Tippett has 4 points, Flyers rally for OT victory against Blue Jackets

4 Nations Roster Remix: 2020 United States team

 4 Nations Roster Remix: 2020 Finland team

Hagens, Martone, Schaefer among top 2025 NHL Draft prospects to watch at World Juniors