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Dallas Stars add durable defenseman

Karlis Skrastins was plus-9 in 80 games last season with Florida and ranked ninth in the NHL in blocked shots at 171.

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Karlis Skrastins was plus-9 in 80 games last season with Florida and ranked ninth in the NHL in blocked shots at 171.

The Dallas Stars are hoping they have found experience and toughness on a budget, signing free-agent defenseman Karlis Skrastins, who will turn 35 on July 9, to a two-year contract Thursday.
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