Stars
C Seguin signs eight-year, $78.8 million extension
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[September 14, 2018]
Center Tyler Seguin signed an
eight-year, $78.8 million contract extension Thursday with the
Dallas Stars.
The 26-year-old Seguin, selected No. 2 overall by Boston in the 2010
NHL Draft, will earn an average of $9.85 million per year.
"I'm thrilled to have this signed going into the season," said
Sequin, a native of Brampton, Ont. "Dallas has become home to me and
I love this organization. In my time over the last five years with
(owner) Tom Gaglardi and (general manager) Jim Nill, it is clear how
bad they want to win and have a model franchise. To be a part of
that leadership group for the next nine seasons is an honor, and I
can't wait to get this season started with my teammates."
Seguin will play this season on the final year of a six-year, $34.5
million deal he signed with the Boston Bruins on Sept. 11, 2012. He
bypassed free agency to sign with Dallas through the 2026-27 season.
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Boston traded him to Dallas on July 4, 2013.
"Tyler is a world-class player and has become a leader for this
franchise," Nill said. "We're ecstatic that he has dedicated himself
to the city of Dallas and the Stars organization for the next nine
years. In his time here, he has not only become an elite player, but
he has done tremendous work in the community. Being able to get this
done before the season starts shows how committed he is to this
group, and how important winning is to him."
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Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) celebrates a goal against the Chicago
Blackhawks during the second period at American Airlines Center.
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In the 2017-18 season, Seguin had 78 points, including 40 goals. In
his five seasons with Dallas, he has played in 387 games and tallied
384 points (173 goals, 211 assists).
Dallas (42-32-8) finished three points behind Colorado for the
second Western Conference wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs
and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
The Stars open training camp on Friday in Boise, Idaho, and will
play their first regular-season game at home on Oct. 4 against
Arizona.
--Field Level Media
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