Dallas Stars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Stars Weekly: Mini Slump, Wyatt Johnston, Brothers United, & Playoff Bound

It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these, and with everything going on with the Dallas Stars this season, it’s about time I got caught up. On March 16, the Stars’ 15-game point streak came to an end in a 6-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

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Stars Rookie Goes Viral for Unique Faceoff Move

Through the 2025-26 season, the Dallas Stars have built one of the deepest rosters in hockey, a team that rolls four lines, trusts its defense, and gets solid goaltending behind it all.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Struggling Stars travel to Islanders, aware of need for improvement

The Dallas Stars begin a four-game road trip Thursday in Elmont, N.Y., against the New York Islanders, hoping new surroundings improve their results. The Stars (43-17-11, 97 points) were swept on their two-game homestand but still secured a Western Conference playoff spot.

Aram Minnetian News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Stars sign Aram Minnetian to three-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have signed defense prospect Aram Minnetian to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Minnetian, 21, spent the past three seasons at Boston College, most recently collecting two goals and 11 points and finishing with a plus-15 rating in 36 games as a junior in 2025-26.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Aram Minnetian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Dallas Stars Sign Aram Minnetian To Entry-Level Deal

The Dallas Stars announced that they have signed defenseman Aram Minnetian to a three-year entry-level contract, set to begin in the 2026-27 season. Minnetian will first sign an ATO to play for the AHL’s Texas Stars for the rest of the season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Stars look to rediscover offense vs. Devils after clinching playoff spot

The Dallas Stars wrap up their two-game homestand Tuesday when they host the New Jersey Devils, their first game since clinching a playoff spot late Sunday night.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Stars clinch spot in 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

The Dallas Stars are heading back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. The Stars became the second team in the NHL to clinch their spot in the playoffs on Sunday night after Los Angeles defeated Utah.

Wyatt Johnston News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Stars’ Wyatt Johnston sets new franchise record with goal vs. Golden Knights

The Dallas Stars are working toward a berth for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas is one of the best teams in the Western Conference, and a win on Sunday would have seen them officially clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Stars’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

It is a battle that involves the best and most consistent teams in hockey. The Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild have been in a three-way fight for superiority in the Central Division of the Western Conference.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

NHL Predictions: Dallas Stars vs Minnesota Wild, March 21

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Avalanche become first NHL team to clinch playoff spot with win over Blackhawks

The Colorado Avalanche have been the NHL's best team from the very beginning of the 2025-26 season, and now they are officially the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

Trent Frederic out indefinitely as injury-bitten Oilers lose another forward

Canucks sign Victor Mancini to two-year extension

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Justin Hryckowian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 20

Stars Sign Dylan Hryckowian To Entry-Level Contract

The Dallas Stars may again have brothers on the same team next season. According to a team announcement, the Stars have signed Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Stars sign Dylan Hryckowian to two-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars have announced that they’ve signed forward Dylan Hryckowian to a two-year, entry-level contract. At this point in time, there are no details about Hryckowian’s contract beyond it being a two-year contract.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 20

Stars set sights on another win vs. top division opponent at Wild

The Dallas Stars already knocked off one of the best teams in their division this week. Now, the Stars will try to go 2-for-2. Dallas will aim for back-to-back victories when it faces off against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday afternoon in Saint Paul, Minn.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Stars proved they can hang with Avalanche with OT win

While intriguing playoff races and battles for seeding are taking places across the NHL, none of them quite compare to clash of titans at the top of the Central Division.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 2-1 Shootout Win Over Avalanche

The Dallas Stars edged one point closer to the Central Division lead with a 2-1 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Wednesday night.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 19

Stars win shootout, trim Avs' Central lead to 2 points

Wyatt Johnston scored the only goal in the shootout, Jake Oettinger had 33 saves through overtime and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / March 16

Mikko Rantanen’s Late-March Return Timeline & How It Impacts the Stars

The Dallas Stars sit at 42-14-10, three points behind the Central Division-leading Colorado Avalanche, and have not lost in regulation in 15 games. All of that without the 6-foot-4 winger the franchise committed $96 million to last March.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

Frustration boils over for McDavid during loss to Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars dominated the Edmonton Oilers on the scoreboard in a 7-2 rout on Thursday, but the Oilers are hoping to take something away from the game.

Arttu Hyry News / The Hockey Writers / March 8

Where Arttu Hyry Fits in the Dallas Stars’ NHL Picture Going Forward

Arttu Hyry’s latest NHL stretch with the Dallas Stars was not about forcing his way onto the scoresheet. It was about showing Dallas that he can be trusted in NHL minutes.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Vancouver Trades Tyler Myers To The Dallas Stars

In a surprise move, the Dallas Stars are in the process of landing towering defenceman Tyler Myers out of Vancouver. This news was first broken by Darren Dregger in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).

Tyler Seguin News / Yardbarker / February 27

Stars make key move that could open door for big things

Stars make key move that could open door for big trade-deadline addition

The Stars reportedly filed paperwork on Friday declaring that veteran forward Tyler Seguin will not return during the regular season or playoffs, which would put them in a position to get salary cap savings that could be applied toward a big move over the next week.

Should the Canucks claim Kraken forward Tye Kartye off NHL waivers?

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer sets NHL record for goals by 18-year-old defenseman

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Feb. 26

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

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