The extension of Jyrki Jokipakka leaves the Stars with $14-$16 million in cap space to play with to sign three restricted free agents and a backup goalie. If they want to upgrade other personnel, roster space will have to be managed.
The end of the NHL season means many teams are looking ahead with fear to building or retaining competitive teams with a stagnant salary cap. On that front, the Dallas Stars are in an incredibly enviable position
With Monday's two-year contract extension for Jyrki Jokipakka, the Stars have 19 likely NHL-roster players signed for next season for a cap hit of $55.