""We're thrilled to lock up Thomas for the next eight years," Nill said in a statement. "This extension is well deserved. Thomas has proven to be one of the top defensemen in our league, and his ability to step up in Heiskanen's absence was an important part of our team maintaining its pace throughout last season. We're looking forward to seeing him anchor our blueline alongside Miro for many years to come.""
"Harley was in the final year of a two-year, $4 million bridge deal. The sides began negotiations on a new contract a little over a month ago. Harley, who was under team control for three more restricted free agency years, was motivated to get the deal done because he wants to stay in Dallas and says he believes he can win a Stanley Cup there. The Stars have made it to the Western Conference finals in each of the past three seasons."
"Harley, a native of Syracuse, New York, who is coming off a career-high 50 points last season, has one goal and eight points this season. In the Stars' 1-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, he finished with one shot on net and one block in 21 shifts covering 21:01 of ice time. Harley, whose parents are Canadian, received the call to join Team Canada last February midway through the 4 Nations Face-Off. He was an injury replacement for Cale Makar. In the championship game in Boston, a 3-2 win over Team USA, Harley finished with an assist in 31 shifts that covered 21:56 of ice"
Thomas Harley agreed to an eight-year extension with the Dallas Stars worth an average annual value of $10.587 million and a full no-movement clause after the first three years. The 24-year-old defenseman, the No. 18 pick in 2019 who debuted in 2021, averages 23:07 of ice time per night, second on the team behind Miro Heiskanen. Harley recorded a career-high 50 points last season and currently has one goal and eight points this season. Harley pursued the new contract to remain in Dallas and pursue a Stanley Cup. He also served as an injury replacement for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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