Stars center Stu Barnes is retiring after 16 years in the NHL, according to an Associated Press report on Thursday.
The Stars said that Barnes has agreed to a two-year contract to join Dave Tippett?s coaching staff as an assistant.
The Stars also announced two-year contract extensions for associate coach Rick Wilson and assistant coach Mark Lamb to take them through the 2010-11 season.
Stars' Barnes Retires, Joins Coaching Staff