Radek Faksa returns home: Dallas Stars sign veteran leader to $6 million contract for 2025–26 season
In a move that underscores loyalty, experience, and a push for playoff success, the Dallas Stars have turned to a trusted veteran to strengthen their forward group. Radek Faksa is coming back to Big D on a three-year, $6 million contract that begins with the 2025–26 NHL season .
Carrying an average annual value of $2 million, the deal isn’t just about adding a reliable defensive center—it’s about reinforcing a winning culture. Faksa’s return highlights the Stars’ strategy of combining veteran leadership with their talented young core as they look to stay competitive in a tough Western Conference.
Radek Faksa brings veteran leadership and defensive depth back to Dallas Stars for 2025–26 seasonThe signing was officially announced on Monday in Dallas by General Manager Jim Nill , who confirmed Faksa’s new contract and welcomed the Czech forward back into the fold through the 2027–28 season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Radek back to Dallas,” Nill said when announcing the deal in Dallas.
“We know that he can be not only an important depth piece for our team on the ice, but a mentor to our young players off it. Between his work ethic and his efforts in the community, he has always been the consummate professional, and we know that he will be able to seamlessly step back into our dressing room.”
Radek Faksa, 31, is coming off a season with the St. Louis Blues in 2024–25 that showcased his trademark defensive value. He recorded 15 points in 70 games while leading the Blues with a 57.0% faceoff win rate—a figure that ranked tied for ninth in the entire NHL among players with at least 750 draws. Faksa also ramped up his physical play, notching a career-best 7.56 hits per 60 minutes and averaging over a minute of shorthanded ice time per game.
He delivered in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well, chipping in five points over seven games and finishing the Blues’ First Round series against the Winnipeg Jets with a plus-7 rating—tied for second-best on his team.
A former 13th overall pick by Dallas in the 2012 NHL Draft, Faksa previously spent nine seasons with the Stars, amassing 215 points (94 goals, 121 assists) in 708 regular-season games. He was a critical part of their penalty kill, ranking second only to Esa Lindell in shorthanded minutes and trailing only Jamie Benn in total hits among Stars players during that stretch. He returns as an NHL veteran ready to anchor the Dallas Stars roster for the 2025–26 NHL season.
What Radek Faksa’s return means for the Dallas Stars’ futureRadek Faksa’s return isn’t just about filling a roster spot—it’s a calculated bet on leadership, defensive acumen, and familiarity with the team’s culture. As the Stars prepare for the 2025–26 NHL season, Dallas fans can look forward to seeing a trusted veteran help guide the next generation while ensuring the franchise remains firmly in the Western Conference playoff mix. It’s a move that will have fans debating whether veteran experience can be the key to another deep playoff run.
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Carrying an average annual value of $2 million, the deal isn’t just about adding a reliable defensive center—it’s about reinforcing a winning culture. Faksa’s return highlights the Stars’ strategy of combining veteran leadership with their talented young core as they look to stay competitive in a tough Western Conference.
Radek Faksa brings veteran leadership and defensive depth back to Dallas Stars for 2025–26 seasonThe signing was officially announced on Monday in Dallas by General Manager Jim Nill , who confirmed Faksa’s new contract and welcomed the Czech forward back into the fold through the 2027–28 season.
“We are thrilled to welcome Radek back to Dallas,” Nill said when announcing the deal in Dallas.
“We know that he can be not only an important depth piece for our team on the ice, but a mentor to our young players off it. Between his work ethic and his efforts in the community, he has always been the consummate professional, and we know that he will be able to seamlessly step back into our dressing room.”
Radek Faksa, 31, is coming off a season with the St. Louis Blues in 2024–25 that showcased his trademark defensive value. He recorded 15 points in 70 games while leading the Blues with a 57.0% faceoff win rate—a figure that ranked tied for ninth in the entire NHL among players with at least 750 draws. Faksa also ramped up his physical play, notching a career-best 7.56 hits per 60 minutes and averaging over a minute of shorthanded ice time per game.
He delivered in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well, chipping in five points over seven games and finishing the Blues’ First Round series against the Winnipeg Jets with a plus-7 rating—tied for second-best on his team.
A former 13th overall pick by Dallas in the 2012 NHL Draft, Faksa previously spent nine seasons with the Stars, amassing 215 points (94 goals, 121 assists) in 708 regular-season games. He was a critical part of their penalty kill, ranking second only to Esa Lindell in shorthanded minutes and trailing only Jamie Benn in total hits among Stars players during that stretch. He returns as an NHL veteran ready to anchor the Dallas Stars roster for the 2025–26 NHL season.
What Radek Faksa’s return means for the Dallas Stars’ futureRadek Faksa’s return isn’t just about filling a roster spot—it’s a calculated bet on leadership, defensive acumen, and familiarity with the team’s culture. As the Stars prepare for the 2025–26 NHL season, Dallas fans can look forward to seeing a trusted veteran help guide the next generation while ensuring the franchise remains firmly in the Western Conference playoff mix. It’s a move that will have fans debating whether veteran experience can be the key to another deep playoff run.
Also Read: Columbus Blue Jackets make surprise move, sign Christian Jaros for NHL comeback
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