US EditionStars Sign Defenseman Harley to 8-Year Contract Extension
Harley’s $84.7 million extension makes him the second-highest paid Star and fourth among NHL defensemen, reflecting his rise as a key offensive and defensive player.
- On Tuesday night, the Dallas Stars announced they signed defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year, $84.696 million extension starting next season and running through the 2033-34 season with a $10.587 million AAV.
- A 2019 first-round pick, Thomas Harley developed in the Stars system and spent time in the AHL to refine his defensive game while maintaining his offensive instincts, prompting Dallas to secure him long-term.
- This season Harley has eight points in 10 games, ranking seventh among NHL defensemen in scoring, and he scored the series-clinching goal as Dallas upset Winnipeg last playoffs.
- Harley now stands as the highest-paid defenseman on the roster, surpassing Miro Heiskanen's $8.45 million AAV, while his deal leaves little cap room amid Jason Robertson's upcoming contract talks and Mikko Rantanen's $96 million deal.
- Harley is pushing for a spot on Team Canada's 2026 Winter Games roster, said it's a relief to get the deal done and play out this year, and the club framed the signing as keeping Dallas competitive long-term.
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Marietta Daily JournalReports: Stars, D Thomas Harley agree to 8-year extension
Defenseman Thomas Harley agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars worth an annual average of $10.6 million, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Sources: Stars D Harley secures 8-year extension
Stars defenseman Thomas Harley, 24, a Syracuse, New York, native who had one goal and eight points headed into Tuesday's date against the Capitals, has agreed to sign an eight-year extension with Dallas, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
Stars sign Thomas Harley to eight-year contract extension - Daily Faceoff
The autumn of major NHL contract extensions looks poised to continue on. The Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year contract with an annual average value of $10.587 million. Harley’s here for the long haul ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/V1TKdXzBJi— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) October 29, 2025 Harley, a 24-year-old left-handed blue liner, was the team’s first-round pick at No. 18 overall in the 2019 NHL Draft. In his NHL career, …
Stars reportedly sign Thomas Harley to a monster, long-term contract
According to a report from Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Dallas Stars are set to sign 24 year old defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight year contract extension worth $10.5+ million per season.From Friedman:More to come on this developing story.
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