Dallas Stars sign defenceman Miro Heiskanen to eight-year contract

The Dallas Stars and defenceman Miro Heiskanen have agreed to terms on an eight-year extension.

The deal will pay the 21-year-old $8.45-million a year.

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Drafted 3rd overall in the 2017 draft, Heiskanen has played in 205 games for the Stars over the last three years scoring 28 goals and 95 points. This past season was a productive one for Heiskanen scoring eight goals and 27 points in 55 games.

“We are excited to announce that we have signed Miro to a long-term contract,” said Stars GM Jim Nill. “Since joining us, it has been clear that Miro is part of a collection of young, rising stars that are now playing in the National Hockey League. As an organization, we truly feel that Miro has just scratched the surface of his ability and will be in the Norris Trophy discussion for years to come. On behalf of Tom Gagliardi, his family, and our organization, we want to thank Miro for his commitment to the team and we all look forward to watching him as he continues to evolve into one of the elite players of the game.”

The final four years of Heiskanen’s deal includes a full no-move clause, Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News reported.

According to hockeyviz.com, Heiskanen contributed even-strength offence at a one percent rate below league average and even-strength defence at a two percent rate below league average.

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