Stars Sign Center Sutherby to Two-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars announced on Monday that they have signed center Brian Sutherby to a two-year contract extension worth $1.625 million. The deal will pay him $775,000 next season and $850,00 for the 2010-11 season. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Stars originally acquired Sutherby from the Anaheim Ducks in December for prospect David McIntyre and a conditional sixth round pick in the 2010 draft. In 51 games this season with the Ducks and Stars, Sutherby has eight goals and seven assists for 15 points and 54 penalty minutes. This is a good, affordable signing for the Stars. Sutherby adds lots of size and toughness to their checking lines. He also brings plenty of offensive depth to a Stars' team that already has lots of offensive talent.