Stars re-sign Dickinson to deal

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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have re-signed center Jason Dickinson to a $3 million, two-year contract, bringing back an emerging leader after he established career highs in scoring and playing time.

Dickinson was a solid playoff performer in his postseason debut as the Stars reached the second round

before losing a Game 7 to eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis. He had five points (three goals, two assists) in 13 games.

The 24-year-old Dickinson had career highs in goals (six), assists (16) and points

(22) while averaging the most minutes in his four seasons

(13).

He hadn’t played more than 27 regular-season games before getting into 67 in 2018-19.

A first-round pick in 2013,

Dickinson has nine goals and 18 assists in 105 career games.