Overview
- Multiple outlets report the agreement at an average annual value of about $10.6 million, with a full no‑movement clause taking effect in Year 4 of the deal.
- The contract begins next season and runs through 2033–34, locking in Harley long term after his breakout as a top‑pair defenseman.
- Harley becomes Dallas’ highest‑paid blueliner and the club’s No. 2 cap hit overall, trailing only Mikko Rantanen.
- The 24‑year‑old opened this season with eight points in his first 10 games and boosted his profile with Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face‑Off.
- Elliotte Friedman first indicated the terms were coming together Tuesday, with ESPN and others confirming details as analysts assessed tighter cap flexibility and the timing of a Robertson extension.