The Dallas Stars have signed 27-year-old forward Sam Steel to a two-year, $4.2 million contract extension, the team announced Friday,

The Dallas Stars announced they are keeping one of their middle six forwards around for a few more years. The organization and center Sam Steel agreed to a new, two-year extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-2028 campaign.

The Dallas Stars have started early in retaining one of their multiple forwards heading to unrestricted free agency next summer.

The 27-year-old forward has notched 17 points (4-13—17) in 53 regular-season games with the Stars this season, which puts him on pace to finish the year with a career-high 20 assists