Stars Acquire Goaltender Auld from Senators

The Dallas Stars got the experienced backup goaltender they had been seeking last Wednesday by acquiring Alex Auld from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft. Auld became expendable to the Senators after Brian Elliot’s success last season and the acquisition of Pascal Leclaire from the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2009 trade deadline. In 43 games last season for the Senators, Auld posted a 16-18-7 record, with a 2.47 GAA and a .911 save percentage. This is a decent move for the Stars, as the inexperienced Tobias Stephan did not work out for the team last season. Auld has played enough in the league over the past few seasons to give the Stars a solid backup to Marty Turco. If Turco should struggle at any time next season, Auld will easily be able to jump into the starter’s role.