The Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks are locked in a legal battle over control of the American Airlines Center, while the Stars secured defenseman Thomas Harley with a lucrative contract extension [1, 3].
Legal Showdown Over American Airlines Center
The Dallas Mavericks have initiated legal action against the Dallas Stars, alleging a breach of contract related to the American Airlines Center [3]. The Mavericks claim the Stars' relocation of their headquarters to Frisco constitutes a violation, granting the Mavericks sole ownership of the entities managing the jointly-owned arena [3]. In response, the Stars have filed a counterclaim, seeking to "restore normal operations at the [American Airlines Center] and prevent the Mavericks’ attempted hostile takeover" [1]. The Stars assert that the Mavericks have "no legal right" to claim complete control [1]. Stars legal counsel Joshua Sandler stated the counterclaim aims to maintain the status quo at the American Airlines Center [1].
Harley's Long-Term Commitment
In a significant move for the team's future, the Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Thomas Harley to an eight-year, $84.696 million contract extension [2]. The 24-year-old is off to a strong start this season, recording eight points in ten games [2]. This marks the highest-scoring start to a season in his NHL career [2]. The contract signifies the Stars' commitment to Harley as a key player in their defensive core.
TL;DR
- The Dallas Mavericks are suing the Dallas Stars, claiming the Stars breached their contract concerning the American Airlines Center [3].
- The Stars have filed a counterclaim, seeking to maintain normal operations and prevent a "hostile takeover" by the Mavericks [1].
- Thomas Harley, a 24-year-old defenseman, has signed an eight-year, $84.696 million contract extension with the Stars [2].