Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Bob McKenzie retweeted Mike Heika @MikeHeika 11m11 minutes ago Source: Stars and John Klingberg have agreed to terms on seven-year extension | @dallasnews http://share.d-news.co/Es3vEXe The Stars have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract extension with defenseman John Klingberg that will average $4.2 million, according to a source. The Stars could announce the deal as soon as today. Klingberg, 22, led all NHL rookie defensemen in scoring this season with 40 points (11 goals, 29 assists) in 65 games played. He also ranked third among all rookies in average time on ice at 21:50 per game. He led all Stars defensemen in scoring and was third on the team in plus-minus at plus-5. Klingberg was drafted in the fifth round (131st overall) in 2010 and played in both the Swedish and Finnish elite leagues before coming to North America full-time this season. The native of Gothenburg, Sweden was also part of the 2012 gold-medal team for Sweden at the World Juniors. Klingberg had double hip surgery last summer, so he started the 2014-15 season in the AHL, where he scored 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 10 games. He was then elevated to the NHL and became a regular for the Stars. Klingberg could have become a restricted free agent on July 1, meaning the Stars had the right to match any offer for him. They could have tried to work for a more affordable short-term contract, as they have with past RFAs, but they clearly are making an investment in his potential. At this time, Klingberg would have the fifth highest salary cap hit on the team next season, and second highest among defensemen. Alex Goligoski has one year remaining on his deal at $4.8 million. This contract would take Klingberg to the end of the 2021-22 season and would become the longest on the Stars. The Stars still have potential unrestricted free agents in Patrick Eaves, Jhonas Enroth, Shawn Horcoff and Rich Peverley. They also have potential RFAs in Patrik Nemeth, Jamie Oleksiak, Jyrki Jokipakka and Curtis McKenzie. However, Klingberg’s deal was an obvious priority and this should allow him to compete in the World Championships in the Czech Republic in May. Seems like a lot to offer someone who has only played one season.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 That's actually a pretty great deal for a rookie. Good job, he's earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Also, what's the deal with all these fifth-round dmen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Also, what's the deal with all these fifth-round dmen? I know... Forsling potentially... Corrado potentially... Hutton potentially.... Kevin Bieksa-Fifth round pick. these are the ones I can think of right off the bat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Gaunce Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 If he can continue growing this is a steal for Dallas. High risk high reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 wish we had forsling instead of clendenning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Steal. If Klingberg keeps on improving and knowing his offensive capability, 2 years from now or even 1, this will like a complete heist. Think of Roman Josi contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zverta Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Steal of a deal for Dallas if Klingberg can keep it up. And wow..what a pick up in the 5th round. Can we steal your scouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Crazy contract. Jumping right into his big boy contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Does take much to justify a long-term deal these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Consider Roman Josi and you'll see why this is worth the risk on Jim Nill's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 That is an albatross of a contract, if Klingberg works out that will be an absolute &^@#ing steal though. I wouldn't have the balls to pull a move like that, props to Nill I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 wish we had forsling instead of clendenning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 wish we had forsling instead of clendenning Based on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miltt Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Good yet overrated rookie season. He'll cool off rapidly next year and his contract will weigh down the white dwarf stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 klingberg makes less than tanev and was on pace for more points this season than tanev has in his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Money Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I know... Forsling potentially... Corrado potentially... Hutton potentially.... Kevin Bieksa-Fifth round pick. these are the ones I can think of right off the bat.. Other 5th round D-men of note: Mark Fayne Nikita Nikitin Jake Muzzin... But if the "D" stands for "Dirty", or "Douchebag", then there's: Michael Ferland (133rd overall, 2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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