Overview
- The contract spans two years beginning in 2026–27 and is reported at $2.1 million with a $1.5 million cap hit.
- Per the team, Anderson will report to the AHL’s Texas Stars for the remainder of this season, with reporting indicating he will do so on an amateur tryout.
- Anderson posted 11 goals and 24 points in 39 games at Michigan Tech and earned CCHA Defensive Player of the Year and All‑CCHA First Team honors.
- He previously played three seasons at Lindenwood in a shutdown role and was not selected in the NHL Draft after time in the NAHL with the El Paso Rhinos.
- Coverage characterizes the move as a low-risk addition that supplies inexpensive depth as Dallas develops another big, competitive defenseman in its system.