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Rested Stars begin bounce-back bid against revamped Blues

The Dallas Stars open the season against the visiting St. Louis Blues on Friday night after a longer summer than in recent years. The Stars were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs in six games in April.

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Stars Place Matt Duchene On LTIR, Recall Two

The Dallas Stars announced today that forwards Colin Blackwell and Arttu Hyry have been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. In a corresponding move, the Stars placed veteran forward Matt Duchene on LTIR, retroactive to Sept.

Matt Duchene News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Stars Place Matt Duchene On IR

The Dallas Stars have placed center Matt Duchene on injured reserve per Lia Assimakopoulos of Dallas News. Duchene suffered a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained at the start of training camp.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / September 30

Dallas Stars Fans Consume 1,203 Extra Calories on Gamedays

Are you looking for a lighthearted article early in the 2026-27 NHL season? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Lines, a sports platform, surveyed 3,000 American and Canadian NHL fans to uncover how game days affect their eating and drinking habits.

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Matt Duchene News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Stars’ Matt Duchene doubtful for season opener following setback for upper-body injury

Things are not looking up for Matt Duchene as the start of the regular season approaches. The Dallas Stars center is now doubtful to play in the regular season opener after experiencing a setback with an upper-body injury.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Casey DeSmith News / Field Level Media / September 30

Stars G Casey DeSmith signs 2-year, $5M extension

The Dallas Stars signed goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension. The deal announced Wednesday with the 35-year-old veteran covers the 2027-28 and 2028-29 seasons.

Casey DeSmith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Stars Sign Casey DeSmith To Two-Year Extension

The Dallas Stars are keeping their goalie tandem intact for the next three years. The Stars announced they have signed netminder Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5MM ($2.5MM AAV) extension.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Stars sign Casey DeSmith to two-year extension

The Dallas Stars are keeping goaltender Casey DeSmith around for the future, signing the 35-year-old to a two-year contract extension that will keep him

Remi Poirier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Devils Claim Remi Poirier Off Waivers From Stars

The New Jersey Devils have added to their goalie ranks by claiming Remi Poirier off of waivers from the Dallas Stars per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 26

Penguins Looking to Use a Loophole to Trade For Jason Robertson?

According to Nick Kypreos, the Pittsburgh Penguins may still be waiting in the wings to acquire superstar forward Jason Robertson. Linked to Robertson when the winger struggled to get an extension with the Dallas Stars, his one-year deal seemed to quiet speculation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 25

Four NHL teams under most pressure to win the Stanley Cup this season

Let's take a look at four NHL teams that are going to be facing the most pressure to win during the 2026-27 season.

Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring

Zach Hyman invites Messier to visit Oilers after Babcock comments

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini 14th captain in franchise history

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Five NHL rookies who have stood out the most during 2026-27 preseason

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jason Robertson News / Trade Talk Sports / September 25

Jason Robertson Has 'Tremendous Interest' in Pittsburgh

Eyebrows were raised when the Pittsburgh Penguins, a much-mentioned suitor for Jason Robertson, traded for his brother Nick this offseason, and it sounds like that situation is one hockey fans should continue to keep an eye on.

Jake Oettinger News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 25

Rémi Poirier Posts Shutout After Jake Oettinger Late Scratch

DALLAS — Rémi Poirier stopped all 24 shots he faced Wednesday night after Jake Oettinger was scratched from a scheduled start because of lower-body tightness he felt after the morning skate.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

3 Takeaways From Stars’ 2-0 Preseason Home Win Over Wild

Jake Oettinger was supposed to start Wednesday. He felt some lower-body tightness after the morning skate; the Dallas Stars kept him out as a precaution.

Dallas Stars News / Ball Exclusives / September 24

Takeaways from the Stars’ 2-0 preseason win over the Wild

After a strong showing against the St. Louis Blues, 24-year-old Trey Taylor followed it up with another stellar performance. His penalty-killing ability was particularly noticeable in the first game, where he fended off nearly two minutes of a five-on-three.

Popular celebrity golf tourney staying in Tahoe through 2030

The annual celebrity golf tournament that draws scores of professional athletes and entertainers will remain at its current Lake Tahoe home in the Sierra Nevada Mountains through 2030.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

Jason Robertson (Jan. 1) and Drew Doughty (now) will be looking for extensions

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Dallas Stars signed winger Jason Robertson to a one year, $12 million deal, as they couldn’t reach a long-term number.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 23

Training Camp Cuts: 9/23/26

We are less than a week away from the opening puck drop of the 2026-27 season. Every team is now in preseason action, and with that comes roster moves for players who won’t have a spot on the opening-night roster.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / September 22

Stars sweep preseason series against Blues

Casey DeSmith‘s 30 saves propelled the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, bringing Dallas to 2-0 in the preseason. Both sides brought an elevated intensity level with the shortened preseason, as Jack Anderson and Dylan Peterson dropped the gloves a minute and a half into the first period, bringing the home crowd to their feet.

Dallas Stars News / Dallas Sports Journal / September 21