The Stars have a core of players that could be deemed pretty affordable by today's NHL standards, and that was an important consideration for Tyler Seguin.
The 26-year-old center on Thursday signed an eight-year contract extension that averages $9.85 million. That makes him the highest-paid player on the team and one the highest paid in the league, but it also can be seen as a "hometown discount" when you consider Seguin could have become an unrestricted free agent next summer and asked for a lot more.
Staying 'home,' Tyler Seguin sets sight on what's next: 'I want to win'
The center signs an affordable, long-term mega deal with the Stars, leaving room for Jim Nill to build