Dallas Stars re-sign Mavrik Bourque to a one-year deal worth $950K after career-high season
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If you blinked, you might've missed it but the Dallas Stars quietly made a savvy offseason move that could pay big dividends. Mavrik Bourque, the 23-year-old forward who had his best NHL season yet, just signed a one-year, $950,000 contract extension with the Stars.
It's not flashy, but for fans of #TexasHockey, it's the kind of deal that shows the front office is dialed in. Bourque proved he's ready for more ice time and now he's got one more year to level up again.
Dallas Stars re-sign Mavrik Bourque after breakout
2024-25 season
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Bourque's new contract comes after a solid 2024-25 season where he notched 11 goals and 14 assists over 73 games—all career highs. After bouncing between the AHL and NHL in past years, the former 2020 first-round pick finally carved out a regular spot on the Stars' roster.
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The Quebec native showcased his speed, forechecking, and a little scoring touch this season, which earned him consistent bottom-six minutes. And now, he's got a fresh deal to show for it. It's a sign that the Stars believe in his upside and they're ready to see even more from him in 2025.
This $950K deal gives Dallas flexibility while keeping young talent in-house
From a cap management standpoint, this contract is a win. At just under a million dollars, Bourque's deal is low-risk, high-reward, a no-brainer for a team that's still built around a competitive core.
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It also fits neatly into the Stars' offseason approach, which includes locking in other young players like defenseman Nils Lundkvist, who just signed a one-year, $1.25M deal.
By handing out short-term extensions, Dallas keeps room for flexibility and avoids overcommitting while still rewarding player development. If Bourque continues trending upward, he could earn a longer-term contract next summer or become a valuable trade asset down the line.
It's easy for a one-year, sub-$1M contract to fly under the radar but don't sleep on this one. Mavrik Bourque has been steadily climbing, and if he keeps improving like he did last year, the Stars may have a breakout contributor on their hands.
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