The Dallas Stars edged out the Buffalo Sabres to sign St. Lawrence University standout Gavin Bayreuther.

TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie reports the Stars are expected to officially announce the signing of the defenceman on Wednesday.

Bayreuther, 22, owns eight goals and leads the Saints with 29 points in 30 games this season. He has also taken a team-high 104 shots on net. 

McKenzie reports the senior is expected to sign amateur tryout contract with the AHL's Texas Stars to play this season, and sign a two-year entry-level contract which will kick in for the 2017-18 season.

Bayreuther scored 12 goals and added 17 assists in 37 games with the Saints last season and owns 35 goals and 76 assists in 142 career NCAA games at St. Lawrence.