"I mean it's probably part of the plan, but I'm not going to look too far ahead," Klingberg said Monday. "I want to get long term at the end of the day. Right now, I'm signing (for) one year at Anaheim and we're going to have to take it from here. I can't focus on what's going to be there in one year. It has to be this season. Obviously, I'm going to need to have a good season and the team is going to need to have a good season as well. If the team's successful, I'm going to be successful. I had a great talk with (Ducks general manager) Pat Verbeek as well, with where we think it's going to be at with the team in the future. We're going to take this year to start off with and see where we're at." Klingberg recorded six goals, 47 points, 139 shots, 77 blocks and 57 hits in 74 games during the 2021-22 season as a member of the Dallas Stars. 

The financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but Klingberg will reportedly make $7 million. Klingberg is a terrific puck moving defenseman who excels on the power play. He had six goals and 47 points in 74 contests in 2021-22. "We are extremely excited to add John to our group," said Ducks GM Pat Verbeek. "John is a gifted player who can quarterback a power play and give us needed scoring from the blueline. He also adds veteran leadership and character to our team."

Frank Seravalli reports that "talks with Stars have been cordial, but there doesn’t appear to be an avenue forward at the moment to keep him in Dallas." This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as it appeared to be headed in this direction a week ago. Klingberg racked up 47 points in 74 games during the 2021-22 campaign. 

"If the (UFA) market started today, yes… but who knows," said Peter Wallen on Wednesday. "No talks between us since a few months back." Stars GM Jim Nill described talks with Klingberg's agent as ongoing about a week ago. Klingberg is looking for a long-term deal, which Dallas appears to be reluctant to give.