Roope Hintz signed an eight-year, $67.6 million contract with the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $8.45 million.
The 26-year-old forward is in the final season of a three-year, $9.45 million contract he signed with Dallas on Nov. 9, 2020, and could have become a restricted free agent after the season.
“Roope is a dynamic two-way centerman who has proven to be one of the best at his position in the NHL,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said. “He’s developed into one of our most versatile players, making an impact on special teams and at even strength, and can be counted on by our coaching staff in every situation. We are fortunate to have him in Victory Green for an additional eight years and look forward to his continued growth as a player.”
Hintz has scored 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists) in 22 games, tied for third on the Stars with Joe Pavelski ranking second among Stars forwards in ice time per game (17:01) behind Jason Robertson (17:42), including averaging 2:23 on the power play and 1:09 on the penalty kill.
Hintz also ranks third on the team in plus-minus (plus-13) and second in SAT percentage (shots taken while on the ice at 5-on-5) at 55.8 perecent.
Selected by Dallas in the second round (No. 49) of the 2015 NHL Draft, Hintz has 194 points (88 goals, 106 assists) in 261 regular-season games and 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 44 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He had 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 25 postseason games to help the Stars advance to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020, a six-game loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hintz had surgery to repair a tendon issue in his groin area in May 202 before having his best NHL season. He finished third on the Stars in points and set NHL career-highs in goals (37), assists (35) and points (72) while averaging 18:02 of ice time in 80 games.
The contract locks up another part of the Stars’ core. Prior to the season, forward Jason Robertson, 23, (four years, $31 million) and goalie Jake Oettinger, 23 (three years, $12 million) each signed a contract as an RFA.
The Stars (13-6-4), who lead the Central Division, next play against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.
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