The Dallas Stars signed Big Ben to a six-year, $29.5 million contract extension on Friday. It complicates the decision of which of the two current goaltenders to buy-out; however, with Bishop on the Stars’ side, at least there is a silver lining.
Someone Has to Pack Their Bags
Bishop will blossom under Ken Hitchcock’s strict coaching. Unfortunately for the Stars, bringing in Bishop and Hitchcock pushes someone out of the picture. Coach Lindy Ruff made his departure in April but now GM Jim Nill needs to decide which of the Stars’ current goaltenders to say goodbye to.