Overview
- Dallas signed the 25-year-old defenseman to a two-year, $3.5 million extension Friday, locking in a $1.75 million cap hit through 2027–28.
- General manager Jim Nill praised Lundkvist’s mobility and puck skills, saying his puck movement adds value to the lineup.
- Lundkvist spent most of the season on the second pair with Thomas Harley, a duo MoneyPuck shows controlled 52.9% of expected goals and outscored opponents 27–17 at five-on-five.
- He posted 11 points in 52 games with a 16:29 average ice time, working almost entirely at even strength.
- With the contract registered, cap sites estimate about $13.19 million in space for four roster spots, which puts the focus on a near-$12 million projected deal for RFA Jason Robertson and may require a cost-cutting move to ice a full roster.