Stars sign forward Sam Steel to a one-year contract

Frisco, Texas- Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed forward Sam Steel to a one-year one-way contract, which will run through the 2023-24 season. The one-year deal is worth $850,000.

Steel, 25, appeared in 65 regular-season games for the Minnesota Wild in 2022-23, posting 28 points (10-18-28) and setting new career highs in goals (10), assists (18) and points. He made his debut in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2023, adding two points (1-1-2) in five games.

"As a developing young player, Sam has consistently taken steps forward each year," said Nill. "He's become a player who can take on a role in any situation, and we're excited to see him continue to grow over the next year within our organization."

Steel has played 262 games for Minnesota and Anaheim over five NHL seasons and has tallied 93 points (34-59-93). The 5-foot-11, 184-pound native of Ardrossan, Alberta was originally drafted by Anaheim in the first round (30th overall) of the 2016 NHL Draft.