Stars Sign Francis Wathier to Two-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed left wing Francis Wathier to a two-year, two-way contract.  The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.  He would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1.  He was held pointless in only one game with the Stars this past season.  He also appeared in 75 games with Texas of the AHL, scoring 18 goals and 24 assists for 42 points and 94 penalty minutes.  This is really just a depth signing for the Stars, as Wathier will likely spend most of the duration of the new deal in the minors, where he will bring plenty of offensive skill and physical play to the Texas lineup.