Stars sign Ilya Lyubushkin to a three-year deal.
The Dallas Stars have officially signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a three-year deal worth $9.75 million, averaging $3.25 million annually. This contract extends through the 2026-27 season.
Lyubushkin, 30, played for both the Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 season, recording four points (0-4—4) in 55 games with the Ducks and an additional four points (0-4—4) in 19 games with the Maple Leafs. He also tallied 176 hits and 168 blocked shots over the regular season. In the playoffs, he contributed three points (0-3—3) in seven games, ranking third on the team with 29 hits.
General Manager Jim Nill stated, “Ilya brings experience and toughness to our team. He’s a big, physical right-shot defenseman who is effective on the penalty kill. We’re thrilled to have him for the next three seasons.”
Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 200 pounds, Lyubushkin has accumulated 47 points (5-42—47) and 187 penalty minutes over 353 career regular-season games with Arizona, Toronto, Buffalo, and Anaheim. He achieved career highs in assists (12) and points (2-12—14) during the 2022-23 season with the Sabres and has played in 14 postseason games with Toronto, recording four points (0-4—4).
Undrafted, Lyubushkin signed a one-year contract with Arizona on May 23, 2018.
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