DECEMBER 9 • NHL.COM
ESA LINDELL #23 - DEFENSE - DALLAS STARS
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Living the dream: How a workhorse mentality turned Esa Lindell into a Stars cornerstone | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old defenseman has solidified himself as a steadying presence on the Dallas blue line through a commitment to doing all of the l...
Pockets assist in win Lindell notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.
Impact Lindell has two helpers over his last five contests. The 30-year-old defenseman continues to see top-four minutes for the Stars, though mainly in a defensive capacity since he doesn't get much, if any, power-play time. He's now at 10 points, 42 shots on net, 23 hits, 54 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 27 outings this season. Lindell's got decent production in non-scoring areas, making him an option in deeper fantasy formats.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
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Logs helper Sunday Lindell produced an assist, four shots on goal and three blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
Impact Lindell set up Roope Hintz for an empty-netter to close out this win. The assist ended a five-game point drought for Lindell, which was his longest slump since he opened the season with no points over the first eight contests. Offense comes and goes for the 30-year-old blueliner, who primarily features in a shutdown role. He has nine points, 35 shots on net, 19 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 23 outings this season. Due to his non-scoring production, Lindell is a fringe option in fantasy, and a hot stretch on offense can make him a decent streaming option.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Nets goal in loss Monday Lindell scored a goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks.
Impact Lindell didn't open his points tally until Oct. 26, when he recorded an assist in a 4-2 win over Chicago, but he's been very consistent since then. Across his last nine games, the 30-year-old veteran has two goals and six assists, as well as 14 shots, five blocks and 11 blocked shots. Lindell is expected to remain in the Stars' top defensive pairing alongside Miro Heiskanen, especially if he continues to produce as he has over the last three weeks.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
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Two assists in big win Lindell provided a pair of assists and went plus-4 in Monday's 7-1 win over the Penguins.
Impact The Stars shuffled things up on defense, with Lindell joining fellow Finn Miro Heiskanen on the top pairing. At least for Monday's game, it worked beautifully -- Lindell helped out on one of Heiskanen's tallies as well as a Logan Stankoven goal in a six-goal first period. The 30-year-old Lindell has kicked his offense up a notch with six points over his last six games, which represents all of his scoring so far this season. He's added 22 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 12 hits and a plus-6 rating through 14 appearances.
NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Pockets helper in win Lindell posted an assist and went plus-3 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Lindell remains warm on offense -- he has four points over his last four games, though that span dates back to Oct. 26 since the Stars were part of the NHL Global Series in Finland. The 30-year-old defenseman had not recorded a point in his first eight outings this season. He is up to 18 shots on net, 25 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-3 rating through 12 appearances in a top-four role.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in loss Lindell chipped in a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Panthers.
Impact Lindell had a great performance in his native country of Finland as part of the NHL's Global Series -- he scored his first goal of the season before adding a helper late in the third period. The 30-year-old has produced three points over his last two outings after being held without a point in eight consecutive games to open the 2024-25 campaign. Through 10 games, Lindell has posted three points, 16 shots, 24 blocks, five takeaways and a plus-2 rating.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Global Series blog: Esa Lindell | NHL.com Stars defenseman talks emotional pregame ceremony, goal in loss to Panthers in Finland
NOVEMBER 2 • NHL.COM
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NOVEMBER 1 • YOUTUBE
Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland
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A treat for fans in Tampere: Panthers, Stars send 7 Finns out for opening faceoff
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Global Series blog: Esa Lindell | NHL.com Stars defenseman on best chicken wings in Finland, gearing up to play Panthers
OCTOBER 31 • NHL.COM
Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series
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Supplies assist in win Lindell recorded an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Lindell earned his first point of the campaign by setting up Evgenii Dadonov's first-period tally. The 30-year-old Lindell signed a five-year extension in September and continues to be a key shutdown defender for the Stars. He's added 13 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-2 rating through nine appearances this season while averaging 21:02 of ice time.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Stars lock up 2 key defensemen just before camp with deals for Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley
The Dallas Stars have locked up two key defensemen with new contracts just before the start of training campSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reports: Stars D Esa Lindell agrees to 5-year extension Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.Lin...
SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM
Inks five-year extension Lindell signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension with Dallas on Tuesday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
Impact Lindell provided five goals, 26 points, 114 shots on net, 162 blocked shots and 74 hits across 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24. He will have a $5.8 million cap hit for 2024-25 before it drops to $5.25 million during his new agreement. Lindell will likely occupy a top-four role in the upcoming campaign while featuring prominently on the penalty kill.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Player Profile: Esa Lindell | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old blueliner has helped Dallas rank third in goals against average since he started his career full time in 2016
AUGUST 8 • NHL.COM
Scores goal in loss Lindell scored a goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.
Impact Lindell took a shot that banked in off Darnell Nurse for the Stars' second tally. The 30-year-old Lindell has two goals and a helper over his last three contests. He's played a larger role in the Western Conference Finals and was paired with Miro Heiskanen for Wednesday's game after most often being alongside Chris Tanev earlier in the postseason. Lindell has five points, 22 shots on net, 26 hits, 40 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 17 postseason appearances.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Oilers roar back, even Western Conference finals with five-goal outburst to beat Stars - The Boston Globe Wyatt Johnson and Esa Lindell scored as Dallas raced to a 2-0 lead in the first 5½ minutes, only for Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl to a...
MAY 30 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Oilers beat Stars 5-2 in Game 4 to tie Western Conference final
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