Stars sign forward Sam Steel to four-year, $14.8M extension

Dallas Stars centre Sam Steel passes the puck against the Utah Mammoth during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Jan. 31, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (Melissa Majchrzak/AP)

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars have signed forward Sam Steel to a $14.8 million, four-year contract extension that will begin next season and go through 2030-31.

General manager Jim Nill said Monday that Steel’s consistency and versatility have made him a valuable asset for the Stars.

Steel joined them as a free agent in 2023, and this season is wrapping up a $4.2 million, two-year extension he signed in February 2025.

Steel has 175 points (61 goals, 114 assists) in 491 regular-season games with the Anaheim Ducks (2018-22), Minnesota Wild (2022-23) and Stars. He set career highs last season for goals (12), assists (21), points (33), game-winning goals (five) and hits (79).

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