Stars reportedly sign Roope Hintz to an enormous contract

According to a report from ESPN hockey insider Kevin Weekes, the Dallas Stars are finalizing details of a massive eight year contract for star forward Roope Hintz.

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Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman confirms that the deal is $8.45 million for Hintz for eight seasons.

UPDATE: And now it's confirmed by the team.

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From the team's official website:

FRISCO, Texas - Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has signed center Roope Hintz to an eight-year contract extension, which begins in the 2023-24 season and runs through the 2030-31 season. The eight-year contract extension is worth $67.6 million and has an average annual value (AAV) of $8.45 million.

Hintz, 26, has skated in 22 contests this season with Dallas and is tied for third on the club with 24 points (8-16-24). Among team leaders, he shares first in shorthanded goals (1) and second in assists (16) and game-winning goals (2), while also third in plus/minus rating (+13). He also ranks second in TOI/G (17:01) and third in power play TOI/G (2:23) among team forwards.

"Roope is a dynamic two-way centerman who has proven to be one of the best at his position in the NHL," GM Jim Nill said in a prepared statement. "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."

On first blush, this seems like a steep deal. But after digging into Hintz's stats the past few seasons and maybe it's not so steep. He put up 37 goals and 72 points in 80 games last season and is over a point per game this season. He's entering the prime of his career at just 26 years old and will be under contract until he's 34 years old.