Stars Bring Back Veteran Forward Eaves On 1-Year Contract

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DALLAS (AP) — The Stars have signed forward Patrick Eaves to a one-year contract after a solid first season in Dallas.

Eaves had 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 47 games last season, leading the Stars with a plus-minus rating of plus-12. He had a career-high six power-play goals.

"Patrick was a valuable part of our team last season," said General Manager Jim Nill. "We're happy to have him back in the fold as he plays a number of different roles throughout the year and is a tremendous teammate."

The 31-year-old journeyman has 173 points (88 goals, 85 assists) in 491 games over 10 seasons, with other stops in Ottawa, Carolina, Detroit and Nashville.

Eaves was a first-round pick by Ottawa in 2013. He signed with Dallas as a free agent last summer.

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