Age: 24
Shoots: Right
2016-17 stats: 80 GP, 13 G, 36 A, 49 pts, Plus-2
Contract status: In third year of seven-year deal that averages $4.25 million.
Did you know: Klingberg played forward until he was 15. His father and grandfather suggested that a move to defense might be smart because he had impressive vision of the ice. Stars center Jason Spezza said Klingberg's hands and vision are what make him a good defenseman.
2016-17 Recap: Like much of the team, Klingberg started slowly.