What Happened
The Dallas Stars announced a two-year, $5-million contract extension for backup goaltender Casey DeSmith on Wednesday, keeping him with the club through the 2028-29 season. DeSmith, 35, is entering his third season in Dallas and will remain behind starter Jake Oettinger, who is signed through 2032-33. General manager Jim Nill said extending DeSmith had been a priority and described him as reliable during his time with the organization.
Key Details
- Extension is for two years and $5 million, running through 2028-29.
- DeSmith, 35, is entering his third season with Dallas.
- Last season: 30 games, .907 save percentage, 2.43 GAA, 15 wins.
- Career: .910 save percentage and 2.74 GAA over eight seasons.
- He has played for Dallas, Pittsburgh, and Vancouver.
- Starter Jake Oettinger is under contract through 2032-33.
What It Means
The deal secures Dallas's goaltending tandem for at least three more seasons, with DeSmith continuing as a veteran backup behind Oettinger. DeSmith's 30 appearances last season show he can handle a moderate workload, and his career .910 save percentage provides stability. The extension avoids the need to search for a backup in free agency and keeps the position settled through 2028-29.
What's Next
DeSmith will continue in his backup role behind Oettinger for the 2026-27 season and beyond. The Stars now have both goaltenders under contract for multiple years, with no immediate need to address the position.