After just 65 NHL games, Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill knew what he was getting in John Klingberg. The Swedish defenseman put up 40 points in 65 games, a pace that works out to a 50-point pace in a full 82 games.

The reward was a seven-year contract extension worth nearly $30 million. Yes, it’s a big commitment for a 23-year-old who still hasn’t played a full season, but consider these comments shared by one opponent and one teammate.

“He looks unbelievable,” said Canucks forward Henrik Sedin. “He’s Erik Karlsson 2.0.”

Not a bad comparison.