Stars Sign Wathier to Two-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars announced today that they have signed left wing Francis Wathier to a two-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He appeared in five games last season with the Stars, scoring no points. He also played in 76 games with Texas of the AHL, scoring 19 goals and 21 assists for 40 points and 101 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth signing for the Stars, as Wathier is a very physical forward who plays with lots of toughness, but isn't a natural goal-scorer. If he does play any games with Dallas next season, it will likely be on the fourth line.