Breaking: Rookie defenseman just got himself a 7 year contract!

In a very surprising turn of events the Dallas Stars have just awarded  rookie defenseman John Klingberg a 7 year contract. Obviously defenseman are coming at a premium these days in the NHL, one only needs to look back at the NHL trade deadline to see how much teams are willing to give up for even rental help on the blue line, but a 7 year deal for a rookie is almost unheard of. There's no doubt that Klingberg has been one of the very best rookies in the league this year, leading all rookie defensemen with 40 points which includes 11 goals. Perhaps most impressive of all Klingberg established himself as a core member of the Dallas defense chewing up nearly 22 minutes of ice time every night. According to a report from the Dallas Morning News the 7 year contract will carry an average annual value of $4.2 million dollars. Here's a closer look at what brought John Klingberg to this point in his career.