Thomas Harley is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman for the Dallas Stars in the 2024 NHL season. Harley was drafted 18th overall in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft. In the 2023-24 season, he led Stars defensemen with 15 goals and ranked second in points. He made history with three overtime goals, becoming one of just six defensemen to score in consecutive OT games.
He was one of three defensemen to score a power-play goal, short-handed goal, and overtime goal in the same season. In September 2024, Harley signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Stars. He also helped Canada win a silver medal at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship, leading the tournament with a plus-14 rating.
Thomas Harley’s contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Harley signed a two-year extension contract with the Stars valued at $8 million in September 2024. His extension contract includes a fully guaranteed amount of $8,000,000, and an average annual salary of $4,000,000.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2024-25 | 23 | $4,000,000 | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 |
| 2025-26 | 24 | $4,000,000 | $4,500,000 | $8,000,000 |
| 2026-27 | 25 | RFA |
Thomas Harley salary
According to his two-year rookie contract, Harley will receive an average annual salary of $4,000,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $3,500,000 with a cap hit of $4,000,000 in 2024.
Thomas Harley’s career earnings
As of December 2024, Thomas Harley's career earnings sum up to $4,996,072, as per Spotrac.
How much of Thomas Harley’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Thomas Harley's contract is fully guaranteed at $8,000,000.
Thomas Harley's contract history
Previously, Harley signed a 3-year, $4,050,000 rookie contract with the Dallas Stars, which included a $277,500 signing bonus and was fully guaranteed. The average annual salary for this contract was $1,350,000, and he became a restricted free agent after the 2023-24 season.
| Season | Team | Signing Bonus | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | - | $3,500,000 | $4,000,000 | - | $4,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | - | $832,500 | $863,334 | - | $1,288,334 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Stars | - | $832,500 | $863,334 | - | $1,288,334 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Stars | $92,500 | $832,500 | $863,334 | - | $1,288,334 |
| 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | - | - | $925,000 | - | - |
FAQs on Thomas Harley
A. Thomas Harley was born on August 19, 2001.
A. Thomas Harley plays as a defenseman.
A. Thomas Harley plays for the Dallas Stars.
A. Thomas Harley was drafted 18th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars.
A. Thomas Harley started his playing career in 2020.
