Hull expressed a desire to stay with the Blues, who acquired him from the Calgary Flames in March 1988. One of the league's best snipers, the 33-year-old Hull had been with the Blues since 1988 and led the team in scoring for the fourth straight season with 72 points, including a career-low 27 goals, in 66 games. "His abilities, skills, experiences and passion to play on a successful team will help us." "He provides added depth," Stars general manager Bob Gainey said. The way he shoots, the way he scores - you never have to worry about playing with a guy like that." Aside from his obvious skills, he's a tremendous guy and he wants to win. "I find it hard to believe anyone wouldn't want to play with Mike. It's up to the coaching staff," Hull said. One option the Stars may explore is playing Hull on a line with All-Star center Mike Modano, who is among the top playmakers in the NHL. The Blues, who already had re-signed defenseman Al MacInnis, also re-signed left wing Geoff Courtnall to a three-year deal. Hull's signing comes one day after the Stars re-signed center Guy Carbonneau and defenseman Craig Ludwig, both of whom were unrestricted free agents. It's a great honor they want me to be a part of that." When Dallas called, I thought they were as close to anybody to winning the Stanley Cup. "Then the main thing is to be a champion. "When you first break into the league, you want to establish yourself as a player, financially, building a home, a foundation and a future," Hull said. Louis, where he was the team's most visible and popular player but was booed in his last home game. Free agent Brett Hull apparently opted for the opportunity to win rather than follow in his legendary father's footsteps when the high-scoring right wing signed a three-year, $17-million contract with the Dallas Stars.įriday, also includes an option year and ends Hull's 10-year stay in St.
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