Stars sign Jamie Oleksiak to one-year deal

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Dallas Stars defenceman Jamie Oleksiak (5) catches the puck in front of Los Angeles Kings right wing Devin Setoguchi (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. (LM Otero/AP)

The Dallas Stars have signed defenceman Jamie Oleksiak to a one-year contract worth $964,688.

Oleksiak appeared in a career-high 41 games this past season, scoring five goals and adding two assists.

The 24-year-old was the team’s first-round pick (14th overall) in 2011.

The 6-foot-7 blue-liner is the older brother of Olympic swimmer Penny Oleksiak.

August 4, 2017

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Jamie Oleksiak
SIGNED BY
Dallas Stars
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$964,688
TOTAL
$964,688

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