Stars' Seguin hopes to sign extension before season as talks pick up

Tyler Seguin appears to be getting closer to a contract extension with the Dallas Stars.

After it was reported Wednesday that Seguin and the Stars engaged in "more significant" contract discussions over the weekend, the center said talks have picked up recently and that he's hopeful of signing before the season begins, according to NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger.

The development comes around a week after Seguin told reporters, including theScore's John Matisz, that he was disappointed with the lack of discussions regarding an extension.

The 26-year-old is currently set to enter the final season of his six-year, $34.5-million contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer if no deal is reached beforehand.

Seguin is coming off a strong season that saw him post a career-high 40 goals and 78 points in 82 games.