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Stars sign letter of intent for proposed arena in Plano

The Dallas Stars are in the beginning stages of a new arena, as the team announced on Tuesday that they signed a letter of intent for a potential new facility in Plano, Texas.

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Stars sign nonbinding LOI for new arena in Plano

The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday they have signed a letter of intent for a potential new arena in the suburb of Plano.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Devils linked to Stars’ Jason Robertson blockbuster by insider

The Dallas Stars have a major decision to make regarding Jason Robertson this summer. The star winger is coming off another outstanding campaign, recording 45 goals and 96 points over a full 82-game slate before adding eight points in six playoff contests.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Dallas Stars Must Address These Needs This Offseason

Regardless of injuries, the playoff format, or any other excuse they might be given, the Dallas Stars had their eyes set on being the Western Conference representatives in this week’s Stanley Cup Final.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31

Free Agent Focus: Dallas Stars

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / May 31

Will Jason Robertson still be a Dallas Star next season?

There are several questions heading into the free agency season, especially with one of the young stars in the game. With a number of players having already signed contracts to extend, there are just a few players that are considered “top-tier” free agents.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Stars rumors: ‘All signs point’ to Jason Robertson re-signing in Dallas

The uncertainty surrounding Jason Robertson’s future with the Dallas Stars may finally be nearing a resolution. After months of trade speculation and contract discussions, a recent report by ESPN insider Emily Kaplan indicate that a long-term extension between the organization and its star winger is the most likely outcome.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Carle, Groulx, Robertson & Bourque Offer Sheet

The offseason is already starting to heat up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there’s speculation about where the organization could be headed next. Between

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Stars’ Robertson Due for a Significant Pay Raise This Offseason

Jason Robertson is one of the most intriguing players of this NHL offseason. Slated to become a restricted free agent on July 1, he’s due for a significant pay raise from his $7.875 million cap hit.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Stars Shouldn’t Overreact to Short Playoff Stay Due to Injuries

The Dallas Stars were one of the bigger disappointments of the first round of the NHL playoffs. They struggled to tilt play in their favor at five-on-five and ended up falling in six games to a very good Minnesota Wild team.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Stars’ Jim Nill provides contract updates on Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson

The Dallas Stars are in a tough spot with their salary cap after a first-round defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Wild. The Stars hoped that this could be one more run with their core group, as there were questions about whether Jason Robertson or captain Jamie Benn would sign contract extensions.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 8

Stars GM admits there will be some changes after Round 1 exit

Following another early playoff exit, the Dallas Stars are expected to make adjustments this offseason, though general manager Jim Nill made it clear the organization is not considering a complete overhaul.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 7

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen finished season with significant injury suffered at the Winter Olympics

It is an annual tradition around the NHL that as teams get eliminated, we begin to learn what major injuries their players were attempting to play through.

Stars GM on Jason Robertson: ‘That’s our goal, to get him signed’

Examining Dallas Stars' cap crunch

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

Jason Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Stars’ Focus Is On Re-Signing Jason Robertson

The Dallas Stars’ summer will be headlined by a difficult cap crunch. With only $11.11MM in projected cap space, Dallas must decide how to re-sign nine pending free agents.

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Mikko Rantanen News / Trade Talk Sports / May 7

Stars Reveal Mikko Rantanen Tore His MCL at the Olympics

Mikko Rantanen was one of several star players around the NHL who suffered an injury at the Winter Olympics in February, and on Thursday, we learned just how serious the ailment was.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Examining Dallas Stars' cap crunch

The NHL’s announcement of a record $104M salary cap for 2026‑27 was expected to create meaningful flexibility across the league. For the Dallas Stars, though, the numbers remain tight.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 7

Dallas Stars Issue Several Injury Updates

There’s no question that the Dallas Stars were severely impacted by injuries throughout the 2025-26 season. The Stars had the fourth-most injuries of any team this season, behind the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, and New York Islanders.

Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Stars GM on Jason Robertson: ‘That’s our goal, to get him signed’

The Dallas Stars are still working through the fallout of their first-round exit at the hands of an excellent Minnesota Wild team, but general manager Jim Nill has a clear top priority to address in the contract situation surrounding winger Jason Robertson.

Dallas Stars News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Stars’ Jake Oettinger had a heartbreaking admission after playoff elimination

With the Dallas Stars exiting in the first round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, goaltender Jake Oettinger is once again reminded of the targets he missed and the hardware missing from his trophy case.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Wild have big concerns after Game 1 loss to Avalanche

Wild have big concerns after high-scoring Game 1 loss to Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played one of the craziest games so far of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, with the Avalanche taking a 1-0 series lead thanks to a back-and-forth 9-6 win.

Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek to miss first two games against Avalanche

Canadiens shockingly steal Game 7 vs. Lightning

Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven makes history by extending goal streak in win over Flyers

Everything might finally be lining up for the Hurricanes

There is a changing of the guard in NHL's Eastern Conference

The 'Minnesota Wild captains' quiz

Mikko Rantanen News / Field Level Media / May 1

Stars' Mikko Rantanen fined $5K for cross-checking

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen enters the offseason $5,000 lighter, fined that amount Friday for cross-checking Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov on Thursday night.

Jamie Benn News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars' Jamie Benn receives maximum allowable fine for cross-check

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a maximum fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for cross-checking Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild.

Roope Hintz News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stars miss Roope Hintz as they're on the brink of elimination against Wild in Stanley Cup playoffs

If center Roope Hintz were available for the Dallas Stars in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, things may be different.

David Pastrnak saves Bruins from elimination with overtime winner in Game 5 against Sabres

Flyers' Dan Vladar discusses giving up brutal goal in loss to Penguins

Anze Kopitar had the most adorable reaction to life after his final NHL game

Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

Nils Lundkvist News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Stars Announce Nils Lundkvist News After 'Deep' Facial Cut in Game 4

The Dallas Stars couldn't finish the Minnesota Wild in Game 4 of their first-round series, allowing the game to reach overtime and ultimately falling 3-2.