Esa Lindell

Esa Lindell (born 23 May 1994) is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL) and serves as their alternate captain. Outside of the NHL, Lindell has also played for Jokerit and Ässät of the SM-liiga.

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Lindell played parts of two seasons with Jokerit and one season with Ässät of SM-liiga. He had a successful time with Ässät, scoring 14 goals and recording 35 points in 57 games with the team and leading the league in defencemen scoring. 

He was drafted 74th overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2012 NHL entry draft. On 7 May 2014, Lindell signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Stars. He was immediately sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Texas Stars. On 2016 January 19, Dallas called him up and he made his NHL debut in a 3–2 loss against the Los Angeles Kings. On 3 November, he recorded his first NHL point, assisting on a Jason Spezza powerplay goal in a 4–3 loss against the St. Louis Blues. On 25 November, Lindell scored his first NHL goal against Ryan Miller and also recorded an assist in a 2–1 win against the Vancouver Canucks.

On 26 June 2017, Lindell signed a two-year, $4.4-million contract to stay with the Stars. The next year, on 16 May 2019, Lindell signed a six-year, $34.8 million contract to remain with the Stars.

On 2 February 2020, the Stars named Lindell as one of their alternate captains for their home games.

On 19 September 2024, Lindell signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract to stay with the Stars.

References

 Other websites 

Category:1994 births
Category:Living people
Category:Dallas Stars players
Category:Finnish ice hockey defencemen
Category:Sportspeople from Helsinki
Category:Texas Stars players