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Reports: Stars D Esa Lindell agrees to 5-year extension Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Lin...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Inks five-year extension Lindell signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension with Dallas on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Lindell provided five goals, 26 points, 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots and 74 hits across 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24. He will have a $5.8 million cap hit for 2024-25 before it drops to $5.25 million during his new agreement. Lindell will likely occupy a top-four role in the upcoming campaign while featuring prominently on the penalty kill.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Player Profile: Esa Lindell | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old blueliner has helped Dallas rank third in goals against average since he started his career full time in 2016

AUGUST 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scores goal in loss Lindell scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.

Impact Lindell took a shot that banked in off Darnell Nurse for the Stars' second tally. The 30-year-old Lindell has two goals and a helper over his last three contests. He's played a larger role in the Western Conference Finals and was paired with Miro Heiskanen for Wednesday's game after most often being alongside Chris Tanev earlier in the postseason. Lindell has five points, 22 shots on net, 26 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 17 postseason appearances.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oilers roar back, even Western Conference finals with five-goal outburst to beat Stars - The Boston Globe Wyatt Johnson and Esa Lindell scored as Dallas raced to a 2-0 lead in the first 5½ minutes, only for Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl to a...

MAY 30, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final

Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl scored in a 51-second span in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 to even the Wester...

MAY 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Posts helper in Game 3 win Lindell provided an assist, four hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 5-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Lindell helped out on a Jason Robertson goal in the third period, which ended up being the game-winner. All four of Lindell's points this postseason have come in the last eight games, including a goal and an assist over his last two contests. The veteran defenseman is seeing a huge role as a shutdown player while adding 26 hits, 39 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 16 playoff appearances.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Lindell scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and logged two hits in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Oilers in Game 2.

Impact Lindell picked up his third point of the postseason, all of which have come in his last seven games. The 30-year-old defenseman has added 36 blocked shots, 22 hits, 21 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating. Lindell's role remains mostly defensive, so he shouldn't be expected to generate significant offense.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final

Mason Marchment scored for the first time since the playoff opener and the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1

MAY 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills empty cage Lindell scored an empty-net goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Lindell's empty-netter went the length of the ice and cut off the Avalanche's comeback effort. The tally was the defenseman's first point in nine playoff outings. While he hasn't been scoring, the 29-year-old has added 14 hits, 24 blocked shots, 16 shots on net and a minus-1 rating while seeing top-four minutes this postseason.

MAY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series

Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to...

MAY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Snags helper Wednesday Lindell notched an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout win over the Blues.

Impact Lindell helped out on a Mason Marchment tally in the third period. With three assists over his last eight games, Lindell remains a source of some supporting offense as well as steady defense. The 29-year-old blueliner put up 26 points -- his most in five years -- while adding 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots, 74 hits and a plus-17 rating in 82 regular-season outings this season.

APRIL 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist in 600th career game Lindell logged an assist, two shots on goal, a plus-3 rating and five blocked shots in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Lindell played in his 600th career game Sunday, and he was able to chip in a helper on a Jamie Benn tally in the first period. The 29-year-old Lindell has earned 190 points in his career, including 25 through 78 outings this season. He's added 109 shots on net, 155 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-16 rating in 2023-24 while seeing steady usage as one of the Stars' stalwarts on the blue line.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates helper Lindell notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Lindell snapped an eight-game point drought with the helper on Roope Hintz's empty-netter. The 29-year-old Lindell has been a model of consistency, posting between 23 and 27 points in five of the last seven seasons, with one of the exceptions being the 56-game 2020-21 campaign. He's at 24 points, 99 shots on net, 142 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-14 rating through 75 contests this season, so he should stay in that established point range barring a late surge of offense.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags assist Saturday Lindell notched an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Lindell has helpers in consecutive games following an eight-game slump. The 29-year-old defenseman helped out on Jason Robertson's go-ahead goal in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. For the season, Lindell is up to 23 points, 92 shots on net, 128 blocked shots, 66 hits and a plus-15 rating through 66 appearances in a top-four role.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper in win Lindell posted an assist, two blocked shots, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact Lindell ended an eight-game point drought with his helper on Chris Tanev's opening tally in the first period. The two have been paired together to start Tanev's Stars tenure, giving the team a solid shutdown duo on the second pairing. Lindell is at 22 points, 91 shots on net, 65 hits, 128 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 65 outings in a quietly effective campaign as usual.

MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps slump with goal Lindell scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Bruins.

Impact Lindell stepped up with fellow Finnish defenseman Miro Heiskanen (personal) away from the team. Lindell's goal put the Stars ahead 3-2 in the third period, and it ended his eight-game point drought. The 29-year-old is up to 21 points, 78 shots on net, 104 blocked shots, 54 hits and a plus-16 rating through 56 appearances. Lindell will be leaned on heavily while the Stars' defense corps is missing three regulars, though Heiskanen should be back before Jani Hakanpaa (upper body) or Nils Lundkvist (concussion).

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays warm with goal Lindell scored a goal on two shots, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Red Wings.

Impact Lindell hadn't scored in 18 games, but he had a solid eight assists in that span. The 29-year-old defenseman continues to pick up the pace on offense with Miro Heiskanen (lower body) out, but Heiskanen's nearing return will likely cut into Lindell's playing time. Lindell has 20 points, 66 shots on net, 90 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 47 outings overall.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper Saturday Lindell notched an assist in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Lindell has six helpers, 17 blocked shots, 14 shots on goal and a plus-7 rating over his last seven games. It's not unusual for the 29-year-old to have a stretch of productivity every now and then, and it's come at a good time with the Stars missing Miro Heiskanen (lower body). Lindell has 19 points, 61 shots on net, 86 blocks, 38 hits and a plus-14 rating over 45 appearances in a top-four role this season.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Produces assist in win Lindell notched an assist, two shots on goal, four blocked shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Lindell has five helpers and a plus-7 rating over his last five games. He's helped to fill some of the void created by Miro Heiskanen's (lower body) absence. Lindell has quietly put together a strong campaign with 18 points, 57 shots on net, 80 blocked shots, 37 hits and a plus-14 rating over 43 appearances. He's on track to top 30 points for just the second time in his nine-year career.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three helpers in big win Lindell notched three assists in Wednesday's 7-2 rout of the Wild.

Impact Seven different Stars found the back of the net, but Lindell was the main facilitator of the team's offense. It's the first three-point game of the season for the 29-year-old blueliner, and over the last 14 contests he's collected a solid two goals and nine points. Lindell hasn't topped 25 points since 2018-19, but he's on pace to surpass the career-high 32 points he produced that season.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' Esa Lindell Sends Full Ice Saucer To Mason Marchment, Sets Up Roope Hintz Goal

JANUARY 11, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Records assist in win Lindell posted an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-0 win over the Wild.

Impact Lindell has three helpers over his last eight outings. He set up Tyler Seguin's third-period tally Monday, doubling the Stars' lead to 2-0 at the time. Lindell will be tasked with helping to fill the void left in the wake of Miro Heiskanen's lower-body injury. Lindell is at 14 points, 48 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 39 appearances. His contributions will mainly be on defense, though the 29-year-old can chip in a few points every now and then.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up helper in win Lindell logged an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Lindell reached the 10-assist mark when he set up Mason Marchment's tally with 1:02 left in the game. The helper was Lindell's second over the last four contests. The 29-year-old blueliner had seven points across 14 outings in December. For the campaign, he's managed 13 points, 42 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 27 hits and a plus-10 rating while continuing to fill a defense-first role in the Stars' top four.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in win Lindell recorded an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Lindell set up an Evgenii Dadonov tally in the third period. The helper was Lindell's sixth point over 11 games in December. The defenseman has been steady in a top-four role, racking up 12 points, 41 shots on net, 27 hits, 60 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 32 appearances. He could be useful as a solid all-around blueliner in deeper formats.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final

Mason Marchment breaks 3rd-period tie, Stars beat Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 to even West final

Miro Heiskanen scores 2 power-play goals and Stars beat Avs 5-3 in Game 2 to even series