to a four-year contract extension. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Dallas Stars General Managerannounced today that the club has signed center Cody Eakin

Eakin, 24, finished tied for fourth on the Stars in 2014-15 with 40 points (19-21=40) in 78 games played. He finished tied for the team lead in game-winning goals (6) and finished with career highs in goals, assists and points. His average of 1:57 of shorthanded time on ice per game was second amongst team forwards and he led the team with 1,292 faceoffs taken, winning 50.8%.

Following the season, he represented Canada at the World Championship, helping the team to a perfect 10-0 record and a gold medal finish. He appeared in nine of those contests, posting six points (4-2=6) and a +7 plus/minus rating.

In four NHL seasons with Washington and Dallas, he has produced 107 points (46-61=107) in 237 games played. He has appeared in six career playoff games, posting five points (2-3=5) and a +2 plus/minus rating.

"Cody is a well-rounded player and has the versatility to play in a number of roles," said Nill. "He has the ability to shutdown opponent's top players, win faceoffs and kill penalties, all while producing offensively. Cody has been an important part of our team and will continue to be a part of our core for the next five seasons."

The 6-foot, 190-pound native of Winnipeg, Manitoba was acquired by Dallas along with a second round selection in the 2012 NHL Draft from Washington in exchange for center Mike Ribeiro on June 22, 2012. He was originally selected by Washington in the third round (85th overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft.