Multiple reports confirm that Sam Steel has signed a four-year contract extension with the Dallas Stars. Chris Johnston reported on the deal, noting that the contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $3.7 million. The Dallas Stars later confirmed the details, stating that the extension is a four-year, $14.8 million contract.
Sam Steel, 28, is a center for the Stars and has played a consistent role in the middle-six forward group. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded 12 goals, 21 assists, and 33 points in 73 games, along with three power-play points and a +3 rating. Over his career, he has appeared in 491 games, scoring 61 goals and recording 114 assists for 175 points.
The reports from Johnston and the team align on the contract’s structure and duration. No additional details about the contract’s specifics, such as performance bonuses or cap implications, were provided in the initial reports.
This extension secures the services of a reliable middle-six forward who has consistently contributed offensively and defensively. The Stars now have a stable center for the foreseeable future, with Steel expected to continue playing a key role in their forward group.