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Reports: Stars, Thomas Harley Agree to 8-Year Extension Just Under $10.6 Million AAV

The move fits Jim Nill’s push to secure Dallas’s rising core, increasing long‑term cap commitments that will shape future roster options.

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

  • ESPN reports the 24-year-old defenseman has agreed to sign for eight years with an average annual value just below $10.6 million, with formal team confirmation not yet announced.
  • The contract includes a full no‑movement clause that takes effect after the first three seasons, according to ESPN.
  • Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported talks at “8 x $10.5‑ish,” a figure subsequently echoed by multiple outlets.
  • Harley has solidified himself as a top‑pair piece, posting one goal and seven assists through nine games after finishing seventh in last season’s Norris Trophy voting.
  • The reported deal aligns with Dallas’s core‑retention approach under GM Jim Nill, following the Mikko Rantanen sign‑and‑trade and Wyatt Johnston’s five‑year extension.