Stars sign NCAA standout Gavin Bayreuther

The Dallas Stars have come to terms with defenseman Gavin Bayreuther, the team announced Wednesday.

Contract details weren't disclosed, as per team policy.

"Head coach Mark Morris and his staff at St. Lawrence University have done a tremendous job developing Gavin's game," general manager Jim Nill said in a statement. "Gavin is a smart player with a great hockey sense who is able to create offense from the back end, and we look forward to him continuing his development at the professional level."

Bayreuther was believed to be the next highly sought-after college free agent. The 22-year-old is coming off his fourth season with St. Lawrence University, in which he collected eight goals and 29 points in 30 games.