Sergei Zubov is once again a member of the Dallas Stars.

The former NHL defenseman has been hired as senior consultant to hockey operations, the Stars announced Friday.

Zubov will report directly to general manager Jim Nill and consult the club's hockey operations department with all matters concerning the team.

"We are thrilled to bring Sergei back into the Stars family," said Nill.

"He has been a big part of building hockey here in Dallas as a player, and we are excited for him to continue adding to that legacy in this management role. He has a brilliant hockey mind and his presence in the organization will benefit us all."

Zubov played 12 seasons with the Stars from 1996-2009, capturing one of his two Stanley Cup championships with Dallas in 1999. The Russian rearguard holds franchise records in points (549) and goals (111) among defensemen.

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019, Zubov amassed 152 goals and 771 points through 1068 NHL games with the Stars, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

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