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Stars Defenseman Gets Eight-Year Contract Extension

With aspirations of taking home the franchise’s first Stanley Cup since 1999, the Dallas Stars have locked in 24-year-old defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year, $84.696 million extension.

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Dallas Stars beat Washington Capitals 1-0

It was Halloween night at American Airlines Center, and the Stars certainly spooked the Capitals. Dallas logged its first shutout of the season with a strong showing of defense and goaltending that left Washington without an answer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Stars' Jake Oettinger (24 saves) shuts out Alex Ovechkin, Caps

Jake Oettinger made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Dallas Stars beat the visiting Washington Capitals 1-0 on Tuesday night. Tyler Seguin scored in the second period for the Stars, who have won three straight.

Thomas Harley News / Field Level Media / October 28

Reports: 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.

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Thomas Harley News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Stars & Thomas Harley Reportedly Closing in on 8-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars have reportedly signed defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year, $84.7 million contract carrying an average annual value (AAV) of $10.5 million.

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NHL News / Defending Big D / October 28

GDT: Stars vs. Capitals (7:30 PM CT)

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals WHERE: American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) PUCK DROP: 7:30 PM TV: ESPN RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center 50/50 RAFFLE BENEFICIARY: Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center THEME NIGHT: Halloween… Source

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / October 28

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What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?

The Dallas Stars' extension of defenseman Thomas Harley (eight years, $10.5875M average annual value) locks up a critical piece for the long-term.

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Thomas Harley News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Stars Lock Up Thomas Harley With Long-Term Extension

The Dallas Stars are finalizing a major contract extension with star defenseman Thomas Harley, according to multiple reports. As per Pierre LeBrun, the deal is expected to run eight years with an average annual value of $10.587 million, compensating Harley well, but keeping him locked in for several seasons.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Report: Harley, Stars closing in on eight-year extension

The autumn of major NHL contract extensions looks poised to continue on. According to a report by Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet, the Dallas Stars are closing in on an eight-year contract extension with star defenseman Thomas Harley.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Stars expected to sign Harley to an eight-year extension

Stars expected to sign Thomas Harley to an eight-year extension

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Dallas Stars have made significant progress on an extension for defenseman Thomas Harley.

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Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / October 28

Stars Show Resilience in Weekend Comebacks

The Stars entered the season as one of the favorites to take home the Stanley Cup, but after a turbulent start that saw them begin the year 3-3-1, doubt began to creep in.

Dylan Wells News / Inside The Rink / October 28

ECHL: Dylan Wells Named Goaltender of the Week | October 20th-26th

The ECHL has named Utah Grizzlies goaltender Dylan Wells as the ECHL Goaltender of the week for October 20th-26th. In his only game last week, the 27-year-old goaltender pitched a 46-save shutout against the Idaho Steelheads.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Streaky Stars' winning ways face test vs. Capitals

The Dallas Stars look for their third straight win when they host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. The streaky Stars started with three wins, then dropped four straight before winning their last two.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Stars dig out of early hole, score last to beat Predators

Mikko Rantanen scored the go-ahead goal on a power play midway through the third period as the visiting Dallas Stars rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Sunday night.

NHL News / Defending Big D / October 26

GDT: Stars @ Predators (6 PM CT)

GAME DAY: Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators WHERE: Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) PUCK DROP: 6 PM TV: Victory+ RADIO: The Ticket 96.7-FM, 1310-AM LIVE STATS: NHL Game Center… Source

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Dallas Stars recall Kyle Capobianco, activate Oskar Back

The Dallas Stars announced today that defenseman Kyle Capobianco has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. In addition, the club also announced that forward Oskar Bäck has been activated off of injured reserve, putting him in position to potentially make his 2025-26 debut tonight in Nashville.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Stars Snap 4-Game Skid with 3-2 Win Over Hurricanes

The final stop of the State Fair road trip saw the Carolina Hurricanes make a stop in the Lone Star State to face the Dallas Stars. The Hurricanes were going into the game with a 6-1-0 start to the season, along with a 4-1-0 record on the road trip.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / October 24

Stars Show Heart, Get Power Play Goals from Robertson, Johnston Before Falling to Kings in OT

The Dallas Stars showed significant fight in their ongoing skid tonight, leaning on their top young forwards and a resurgent power play to earn a critical point, but ultimately fell just short.

Matt Duchene News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Stars’ Matt Duchene out vs. Blue Jackets, day-to-day with undisclosed injury

Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan announced that center Matt Duchene will miss Tuesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Duchene has been in and out of the lineup with an undisclosed injury, as he sat out of the Stars’ 5-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks before returning to the lineup for their 3-1 loss to the St.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / October 21

ECHL: Rookie Stars Lighting Up the Ice

The first full weekend of the 2025–26 ECHL season came with the usual buzz. We had packed arenas, fresh jerseys, and familiar veterans finding their stride.

Nils Lundkvist News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Stars’ Nils Lundkvist placed on IR, out week-to-week

The Dallas Stars will have to make due without one their mainstay defensemen for the next little while. Head coach Glen Gulatzan told the media Monday that defenseman Nils Lundkvist has been placed on injured reserve, and is considered out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Dallas Stars News / Stadium Rant / October 14