The Stars have signed Johnston to a five-year deal worth $8.4 million annually, Nill confirmed in a news conference Friday. The deal will keep Johnston in Dallas through the 2029-30 season.

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates with the bench after scoring against the Calgary Flames in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Thursday, March 6, 2025.

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Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) confers with center Wyatt Johnston (53) in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche Monday, May ...

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston skates after scoring during the first period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas, Monday, April 28, 2025.

DALLAS — The Dallas Stars have extended Wyatt Johnston to a five-year deal with $8.4 million AAV, according to multiple reports. News of Johnston's extension broke after the Stars added right ...

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas.

The Dallas Stars did not make a selection until the third round of the NHL Draft, but it still was a highly successful draft ...

Last season, Johnston — Dallas’ first-round pick in 2021 — had to battle Logan Stankoven for a roster spot. One would make the Stars, the other would head back to the Western Hockey League.

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after scoring during the second period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas, Monday ...

Johnston is the third forward in Stars history selected to the All-Rookie Team, alongside Robertson (2020-21) and Mike Modano (1989-90). Johnston has also tied the NHL rookie lead with 24 goals.

DALLAS — Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston came into this season hoping just to make the roster and have decent playing time. “Honestly I didn’t know what to expect going into the year ...