This key signing is already being called a massive steal for the Dallas Stars at $6 million

Radek Faksa's return could quietly reshape the Dallas Stars' depth chart as Jim Nill's offseason plan takes shape

The Dallas Stars are heading into the new season looking for stability, and one of their most underrated moves could be the return of a familiar face.

While the team was busy clearing cap space by moving Mason Marchment and Matt Dumba, a quieter signing might be the key to another deep run.

Radek Faksa, the dependable veteran center who spent last season with the St. Louis Blues, has signed a three-year, $6 million contract to rejoin Dallas.

It is not the flashiest move, but it checks every box for general manager Jim Nill, who has emphasized balance over splash this summer.

Radek Faksa brings leadership, defensive reliability, and instant familiarity back to the Dallas Stars' lineup

He now returns to a Stars team that has reached three straight Western Conference Finals but still seeks the right mix to break through to the Stanley Cup Final.

With no learning curve and years of experience in Dallas, Faksa can immediately anchor the bottom six and ease pressure off the Stars' younger forwards.

General manager Jim Nill told NHL.com why this move matters:

"We know that he can be not only an important depth piece for our team on the ice, but a mentor to our young players off it He has always been the consummate professional, and we know that he will be able to seamlessly step back into our dressing room."

For context, Faksa logged a 52.3% faceoff win rate last season according to Sportsnet, a steady number for a fourth-line center.

I think bringing him back could be a bigger boost than people realize, especially with Dallas seeking reliability when the games tighten.