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Stars, Klingberg agree on seven-year contract: report

The Dallas Stars and defenseman John Klingberg have agreed to terms on a seven-year contract with an average annual value of $4.2 million, the Dallas Morning News reported Friday.

Klingberg, 22, led NHL rookie defenseman with 40 points and was second with 11 goals. His 21:50 average ice time in 65 games was third on the Stars. He can become a restricted free agent this summer.

A fifth-round pick (No. 131) in the 2010 NHL Draft, Klingberg made his NHL debut Nov. 11.