Bayreuther gets 1-year contract to return to Stars

Defenseman was signed by Dallas as undrafted free agent in March 2017

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Gavin Bayreuther signed a one-year, $775,000 contract to return to the Dallas Stars on Sunday.

The 29-year-old defenseman was signed by Dallas as an undrafted free agent March 15, 2017. He's played the past three seasons for the Columbus Blue Jackets and had 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 51 games in 2022-23.

Bayreuther has 28 points (five goals, 23 assists) in 122 regular-season games.

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