Stars Sign Trevor Daley to Six-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars announced today that they have signed defenseman Trevor Daley to a six-year contract extension worth $19.8 million. The deal averages out to $3.3 million per season and includes a no-trade clause. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 37 games so far this season, he has two goals and nine assists for 11 points and 16 penalty minutes. In 453 career NHL games, all with Dallas, he has 28 goals and 86 assists for 114 points and 363 penalty minutes. Not a bad move for the Stars, as Daley is a very mobile defenseman capable of putting up big minutes. He also plays with plenty of toughness and works very hard on the ice. However, the Stars probably could have re-signed Daley for a little less money and the no-trade clause is unnecessary, in my opinion.