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Former NHL star Joe Pavelski almost speechless after winning American Century Championship

Joe Pavelski spent nearly two decades making a name for himself on the ice. This weekend, he added a new chapter to his story on the fairways of Lake Tahoe.

Elliotte Friedman News / House of Hockey / July 14

Dallas Stars Make Up Their Mind on Trading Expensive Player, Per Elliotte Friedman

It has been expected that the Dallas Stars would trade Ilya Lyubushkin this summer, but, per Elliotte Friedman, that is no longer the plan. The Dallas Stars are in a difficult spot as a franchise.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 13

Joe Pavelski Beats Out High-Profile Celebrities and Athletes to Win ACC Gold Championship

Joe Pavelski, only a year removed from his retirement from the NHL, has beat out celebrities such as Charles Barkely at the American Century Championship.

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Stars Hire Former Olympic Figure Skater as Assistant Coach

The Dallas Stars got a late start on the coaching carousel, with their hire of head coach Glen Gulutzan on July 1 coming nearly a month after nearly every other team made their hires.

Mathew Dumba News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 11

Grading Matt Dumba trade between Stars, Penguins

The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins have completed a trade in this NHL offseason. The Stars have traded Matt Dumba to the Penguins. This was a necessary trade for Dallas, but one that could have benefited both teams.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Stars hire David Pelletier as assistant coach

The Stars have named longtime Oilers skating coach David Pelletier as an assistant on Glen Gulutzan’s staff, per a team announcement Friday. It’s not the 50-year-old’s first NHL job.

Mathew Dumba News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

Grading the Penguins & Stars’ Matt Dumba Trade

We were told the trade market would be heating up later this summer, and perhaps it is? Earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars.

Mathew Dumba News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Penguins Acquire Matt Dumba from Stars in Defenseman Swap

The Dallas Stars have traded veteran defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for young blueliner Vladislav Kolyachonok.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Penguins acquire Mathew Dumba, 2028 pick, from Stars for Vladislav Kolyachonok

An established defender is on the move once again. On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Mathew Dumba and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Stars trade veteran defenseman, second-round pick to Penguins

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Antonio Stranges News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Stars re-sign Antonio Stranges to one-year, two-way contract

The Dallas Stars have secured the short-term future of one of their promising young players, re-signing left winger Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract, which will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the minors.

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Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

No Marner B.S. Here: Stars Set Firm Stance in Robertson Talks

The Dallas Stars have a significant decision to make with star forward Jason Robertson, who is entering the final year of his current contract carrying a $7.75 million cap hit.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Stars’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Dallas Stars returned to the Western Conference Finals for a third time in three seasons, but also lost there for a third straight year. This has led to offseason moves already for the Stars.

Toby Petersen News / Hockey Latest / July 8

Former Oilers Winger Lands Job as Head Coach of Rival Western Conference Organization

Former Oilers winger Toby Petersen has landed a job as the new head coach of the Texas Stars in the AHL, an affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars. The Dallas Stars named Toby Petersen head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Stars hire Toby Petersen as AHL HC

The Stars have appointed Avalanche skills coach and former NHL forward Toby Petersen as the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, according to a team release.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / July 4

NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Stars' Jason Robertson Situation

The Dallas Stars entered the offseason looking to build the team even stronger following another loss in the Western Conference Final. Dallas has a solid core in place but they just haven't been able to get over the hump.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / July 3

AHL: Texas Stars Captain Returns for Tenth Season

The Texas Stars today announced that they are re-signing captain Curtis McKenzie, marking the 2025-26 season as his tenth season with Texas. In 67 games this season, recording 30 points on 15 goals and 15 assists.

Niilopekka Muhonen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Stars sign Niilopekka Muhonen to three-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday the signing of defenseman Niilopekka Muhonen to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2025-26. The 19-year-old Muhonen was a fifth-round pick for the Stars in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, spending his 2024-25 campaign with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers.

Glen Gulutzan News / Field Level Media / July 1

Glen Gulutzan hired for second stint as Stars' head coach

Glen Gulutzan is getting a second chance behind the bench of the Dallas Stars. The Stars on Tuesday hired Gulutzan as the team's head coach. Gulutzan, 53, replaces Pete DeBoer, who was fired by the team on June 6 shortly after Dallas lost in the Western Conference finals for the third straight season.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Stars Make HC Hiring Official

The Dallas Stars officially named a new head coach as the chaos of the offseason crescendos. After news broke that the organization identified a new leader for their NHL club, the Stars made things official and named Glen Gulutzan as the new coach.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Reviewing the Dallas Stars’ 2025 Draft Class

With the bad vibes of how the Stanley Cup Playoffs ended for the Dallas Stars behind us, all attention and hope has been turned towards the future, starting with the 2025 NHL Draft.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / June 29

Dallas Stars Hire New Head Coach Following Pete DeBoer's Firing

Pete DeBoer left the Dallas Stars in controversial fashion this off-season, and now, the team are set to hire an intriguing new coach for the role. The Dallas Stars made it to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year in 2025, but unfortunately they once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in controversial fashion.

Jamie Benn News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Stars Sign Jamie Benn to Bonus-Heavy Contract Extension

The Dallas Stars and captain Jamie Benn are very close to a new contract. The deal is for one season and should be announced on Thursday. Pierre LeBrun of TSN writes, “Benn deal should be announced in the next hour.

Mavrik Bourque News / Field Level Media / June 21

Stars sign F Mavrik Bourque to 1-year contract

Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque signed a one-year contract worth $950,000. Bourque, 23, was in line to become a restricted free agent on July 1. "Mavrik is a dynamic and highly-skilled player whose vision and hockey IQ stand out every time he is on the ice," Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a news release on Friday.

Dallas Stars News / Full Press Hockey / June 20

NHL Rumors: Are More Changes Coming with the Dallas Stars

The busy offseason for Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill has continued. As he continues to look for a new head after firing Peter DeBoer, Nill took care of some housekeeping items on Thursday.