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Peter DeBoer Ready To Get The Islanders Back On Track

Peter DeBoer knows what he’s walking into on Long Island, and what needs fixing. Speaking with The Athletic last week, the new Islanders head coach was blunt about the flaws that undercut a team that missed the playoffs despite a respectable point total in 2025-26, pointing to a defensive foundation that surrendered far too many chances.

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'We Are Going to See Some Fireworks with Jason Robertson in Dallas'

With the Leo Carlsson contract and the Connor Bedard deal, what does that mean for Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars? NHL writer Dan Kingerski writes,

Jason Robertson News / NHLFanCentral / July 19

NHL Insider Says Penguins Have Long Held Interest in Jason Robertson

An NHL insider has connected the Pittsburgh Penguins to Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson for weeks. Robertson is now a restricted free agent who’s nearing an arbitration hearing on July 25. There are multiple reports online suggesting that Pittsburgh is one of the most realistic landing spots for him if he leaves Dallas.

‘NCIS’ Photos: See Michael Weatherly Reunite With Team, Mark Harmon Join ‘Origins’ Cast & ‘New York’ Stars

Tuesdays are all about NCIS this fall on CBS. The network is airing three of the shows in the hit franchise back-to-back this fall — NCIS, the newest addition NCIS: New York, and the prequel NCIS: Origins — and shared a look at the casts of all three getting ready for the new seasons.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Dallas Stars’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Ben Kraws News / Inside The Rink / July 17

AHL: Hershey Bears Sign Ben Kraws

The Hershey Bears have added to their goalie department as they’ve signed Ben Kraws to an AHL contract for the 2026-27 season. Kraws spent most of this past season in the ECHL with the Idaho Steelheads, where, in 31 games, he went 16-12-2 with a 3.03 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Arbitration for Robertson May Be Blessing in Disguise for Dallas Stars

The 2025-26 season has come and gone, the offseason is almost half over, and the Jason Robertson saga in Dallas has still not reached its conclusion. After turning down multiple trades and contract extensions, including one with the Dallas Stars for $96 million, Robertson filed for arbitration, and the date of July 25 has been set.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three NHL franchises facing the most pressure to win the Stanley Cup in 2027

Every NHL contender starts training camp talking about one goal: Win the Stanley Cup.

Flyers sign defenseman Jamie Drysdale to four-year contract

Blues lock up Connor McMichael with a six-year deal

Anthony Mantha leaves Penguins to sign with division rival

Can Capitals chase another Stanley Cup while Alex Ovechkin chases history?

Steve Yzerman stepping down marks needed leadership change for Red Wings

Jason Robertson News / NHLFanCentral / July 16

NHL Insider David Pagnotta Discusses Jason Robertson’s Potential Fit With Penguins

With the ice rinks collecting dust this offseason, it’s the NHL rumors to have popcorn ready for. And this time, it’s about the Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / July 15

Jason Robertson has quietly taken control of the Stars' future

The Dallas Stars probably thought they had plenty of leverage when the offseason began, but it hasn't turned out that way.

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

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

Dallas Stars News / IWF.net / July 14

Cali, Review: Teenage stars from all over the world – and 13-year-old Rory leads the way

There were 16 medal events and 15 different nations had a winner. More than half of the 44 teams were on the podium on total. That made the 2026 IWF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia the best ever in terms of spreading the medals around.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

The Jason Robertson Saga Could Be Resolved Soon

The NHL offseason has gotten rather quiet in recent weeks, but one situation involving a superstar who could be on the move might finally be nearing its conclusion.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 13

Could Maple Leafs bring back a familiar face in free agency?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an extremely active offseason so far, but all indications are that they’re far from finished and would like to continue reshaping their roster in the coming months.

Maple Leafs sign prospect goaltender Timofei Obvintsev to 1-year AHL contract

Who is the Maple Leafs’ ideal defensive partner for Darren Raddysh?

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

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

The Jason Robertson Rumours Aren’t Really About the Penguins

Sometimes the most interesting NHL stories aren’t the trades that happen. They’re the negotiations that drag on long enough to make everyone else start dreaming.

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The '2K-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Dallas Stars News / ESPN / July 10

Ex-NHL'er Pavelski leads Tahoe celebrity event

Defending champion Joe Pavelski took a two-point lead Friday in the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Dylan Larkin Adds Dallas Stars To Trade List

Dylan Larkin is ‘Choosin’ Texas’, and no, it wasn’t Ella Langley who could tell. Earlier in June, it was reported that the veteran Red Wings forward wanted to be traded to one of three teams.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Stars rumors: Insider pumps breaks on Dallas as NHL Free Agency loser

The Dallas Stars are facing a tight salary cap situation right now, and recently traded RFA forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators for draft picks.

Kyle Burroughs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Dallas Stars Sign Kyle Burroughs

According to a team announcement, the Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Kyle Burroughs to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Burroughs will presumably earn the minimum league salary of $850K, or close to it.

Jason Robertson News / Field Level Media / July 6

Stars F Jason Robertson files for salary arbitration

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration ahead of Sunday's deadline, per multiple reports. He was one of 15 restricted free agents to do so, making them ineligible to sign offer sheets from other teams.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Ranking the Top 5 Dallas Stars Prospects From Development Camp

The Dallas Stars ran their 2026 Development Camp from June 29 to July 2 at Comerica Center in Frisco, four days of free, open sessions built around a 35-player camp roster of 22 forwards, nine defensemen and four goaltenders.

Jason Robertson News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Stars' Jason Robertson Blocks Offer Sheet Path With Free Agency Decision

Jason Robertson’s contract situation has been one of the NHL’s biggest unresolved offseason questions. The Dallas Stars winger completed a four-year, $31 million contract with a $7.75 million average annual value on July 1, becoming a restricted free agent.

Jason Robertson News / ESPN / July 5

Stars' top scorer Robertson files for arbitration

Stars winger Jason Robertson, 26, Dallas' leading scorer who declined a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken in a potential sign-and-trade deal, filed for salary arbitration Sunday, and is no longer eligible to land an offer sheet from other clubs.

Jamie Benn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Dallas Stars Re-Sign Jamie Benn

The Dallas Stars announced that captain Jamie Benn has been signed to a one-year contract extension. Per PuckPedia, the deal carries an $850K base cap hit, with $1.15MM in potential performance bonuses.