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Stars' Thomas Harley Out Week-to-Week with Injury

11/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury, confirmed by the team.
Harley last played on November 14 against the Montreal Canadiens, logging over 21 minutes and an assist in a 7-0 victory, fueling speculation about his 2026 Olympic selection.
Harley recently signed an eight-year, $84.7 million contract.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded to 31 teams in 2017 with the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights, marking its first expansion since 2000. This move followed a period of interest from various cities, ultimately favoring Las Vegas due to its new arena. The league's revenue reached $4.43 billion, enabling lucrative contracts like Thomas Harley's eight-year, $84.7 million deal, influencing player selections for international competitions.

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Story summary

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury, confirmed by the team.
Harley last played on November 14 against the Montreal Canadiens, logging over 21 minutes and an assist in a 7-0 victory, fueling speculation about his 2026 Olympic selection.
Harley recently signed an eight-year, $84.7 million contract.

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