The St. Louis Blues worked hard to try to re-sign forward Radek Faksa, but he is now heading elsewhere. 

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Dallas Stars have signed Faska to a three-year contract, where he will have a $2 million average annual value.

Faksa is certainly a player who the Stars know well, as he was their first-round pick in 2012 and spent his first nine NHL seasons with them. His initial stint with the Stars ended during this past off-season when the Blues acquired him for future considerations. Now, after a year in St. Louis, he is returning to Dallas. 

The Blues will miss Faksa, as he was a solid bottom-six forward for them this past season. In 70 games, he recorded five goals, 15 points, and 115 hits. He was also very successful at the dot, winning 57% of his faceoffs. 

Overall, Faksa going back to Dallas ultimately makes sense. He was a nice part of their roster for several years, and he will be once again after signing this new three-year deal. 

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