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Stars Lock In Thomas Harley on Eight-Year, $10.6 Million-AAV Extension

The contract makes the 24-year-old Dallas' top‑paid defenseman next season, tightening cap room for a looming Jason Robertson decision.

Oct 14, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) looks on during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the deal carries an average annual value just under $10.6 million and begins next season, keeping Harley under contract through 2033–34.
  • A full no‑movement clause is set to take effect starting in Year 4 of the extension, according to ESPN.
  • Harley will rank as Dallas’ second‑highest‑paid player behind Mikko Rantanen and their highest‑paid defenseman ahead of Miro Heiskanen, per reports.
  • Elliotte Friedman first reported the agreement on Tuesday, with subsequent confirmations from ESPN, Reuters and others.
  • Harley posted a career‑best 50 points last season and has eight points in his first nine games this year, underscoring his rise as a top‑pair defender.