Confirmed Signing with Link: [DAL] Andrej Sekera signs with the Stars (1 year, $1.5M + $500k in performance bonuses)

[Kipper933]

Looked pretty good with a high workload the World championships despite not play much the last 2 years.

 

[XXIV97]

Yes, top 4 too for sure.

He's not top 4 D.

#5

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Dallas has probably done a couple of the smartest signings of FA even if one of Perry and Sekera don’t work out. Low risk moves compared to all of the overpayments out there.

 

[McOvechking]

He's not top 4 D.

#5

I thoroughly disagree. Healthy Sekera can easily play on the second pairing.

 

[Sweetpotato]

Man, Dallas and Chicago are gearing up. Love what they're doing. Dallas fans you'll love Sekera.

 

[Satan]

Such a bargain. Great business by Bargain Jim

 

[masinaLFC]

Sekera is a great signing... and yes, if healty he is top 4 dman

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Stralman is rumored for $16.5M/3 years.. makes this signing look BRILLIANT

 

[TK]

Perry and Sekera both cheap, low risk, high reward options. See how it plays out.

Eh, low risk, medium-ish reward.

 

[InfinityIggy]

I really like the low-risk moves Dallas is making with their signings.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

If he has something left, this could be a very smart signing. Not much risk.

 

[Wretched Oil]

He was a top 4 three years ago.

2 serious injuries requiring surgery in 2 years and hes 34.

He was was having issues pivoting to one side after the achilles injury, but still did really well on his return in a reduced role.

Hes smart getting out of the zone and will be a great mentor on the third, maybe with someone with good mobility.

I'd say this is a good signing by Dallas, and theres a reason he passed through waivers at 5.5mil.

 

[MardyBum]

Settle down Central.

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Eh, low risk, medium-ish reward.

How is it not a high reward? Perry at 15 goals for 1.5 million? Sekera #4-5D for 1.5 million?

If they improve from their down years its a good return on investment. If they play how they did last year.. its 1.5 million.

 

[TK]

How is it not a high reward? Perry at 15 goals for 1.5 million? Sekera #4-5D for 1.5 million?

If they improve from their down years its a good return on investment. If they play how they did last year.. its 1.5 million.

Is 15 goals a high reward? Is a #5 D? Seems like the definition of medium reward to me.

 

[Kcb12345]

Is 15 goals a high reward? Is a #5 D? Seems like the definition of medium reward to me.

The things I would've done to have another 15 goal scorer on the Stars last season

 

[LT]

Is 15 goals a high reward? Is a #5 D? Seems like the definition of medium reward to me.

For 1.5M? Sure.

 

[ElGuapo]

Dallas gets their number 1 D-man,

Three number one D on one team!

 

[Magic Mittens]

Cant complain with this signing

Lindell - Klingberg
Heiskanen - John's/Sekera
Oleksaik - John's/Sekera
Polak

Pretty solid group, especially if John's is able to play this season

 

[Mowzie]

If he can give them 60+ games, this will turn out to be one of the best value signings today. He'll be missed in Edmonton.

 

[Henderson33]

How are people complaining about Dallas signing Perry & Sekera for 1 year deals? Especially on a day when stupid contracts are going to be thrown around left and right? lmao

Together, they get paid (basically) the same amount Nichushkin cost by himself.

There is literally nothing to complain about with those contracts.

 

[Kranix]

Three number one D on one team!

That's why they call it big D

 

[chicago oiler]

Smart move by Dallas, I'm sad to say. Sekera seemed like he might be rounding back into form at the Worlds. If that trend continues, he'll be surprisingly solid.

 

[LT]

Even if only one is healthy, it still looks fine:

Lindell - Klingberg
Heiskanen - Johns/Sekera
Oleksiak - Fedun/Polak
Fedun/Polak

And if there are injuries (which seem likely), you've now got Djuse, Bayreuther, Cecconi, Gleason, and Hanley all available for call-up. All either have some good potential or have shown they can perform well enough for a short stint.

The defense clearly falls off after the big three, but we're simply not going to get a legitimate #4 defender with our salaries unless we get lucky with someone already in the system. Any money available needs to (and seems to be) go toward scoring.

 

[SoundAndFury]

I thought Sekera was very good in the WC, 1.5 mil is absolutely amazing value for him.