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Stars Extend Kyle Capobianco, Luke Krys

According to a team announcement, the Dallas Stars have signed defensemen Kyle Capobianco and Luke Krys to two-year extensions. Capobiano’s will be a one-way contract with an $850K salary in the first year of the deal, and $900K in the second.

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Jason Robertson Situation is Messy — Stars Have Nearly Impossible Decision to Make

The Jason Robertson contract saga in Dallas is escalating fast, and it appears more and more like the Dallas Stars might have no choice but to move on.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / June 23

Report: NHL eyeing Austin and Houston for expansion

The Dallas Stars could one day have some company in Texas, with ESPN reporting Tuesday that the NHL is looking at Austin and Houston as potential expansion targets.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 23

Stars want to keep Jason Robertson and will make 1 more contract offer

NHL Free Agency is set to open on July 1 at 12 p.m. ET. One of the more interesting potential free agents is Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars. It has been reported that the Ottawa Senators are interested in Robertson, a restricted free agent.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Trend of American Stars Demanding Trades Shifting Focus off the 'Russian Factor'

For as long as any general manager (GM) in this league cares to remember, the “Russian Factor” was the ultimate draft-day boogeyman. It was the dynamic

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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 / June 14

Most teams should take a swing at Jason Robertson

With the NHL offseason less than a week away from kicking off regardless of the outcome of the Stanley Cup Final, it’s time to start thinking about which teams are best positioned to make the biggest moves to improve their rosters.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 13

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Top 30 NHL Free Agents

NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on The Fan Hockey Show on Dallas Stars RFA forward Mavrik Bourque and offer sheets: “I’ve heard Dallas has made it very

Joe Pavelski News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Joe Pavelski confirms interview for Leafs head coaching job

One of the more surprising names to come out of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ search for a new head coach was Joe Pavelski. Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Sunday’s episode of 32 Thoughts that the former NHL center was interviewing for the position, a name which many found unexpected, yet intriguing.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Devils’ perfect trade offer for Stars’ Jason Robertson

The New Jersey Devils once again missed the playoffs in the 2025-26 season. It was the sixth time in the last eight years that the team had missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Maple Leafs top free-agent forward targets this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster.

Where would Gavin McKenna rank among the past 10 first overall NHL Draft picks?

Four initial observations from 2026 NHL Draft Combine

Kings task veteran HC Peter Laviolette with leading a new era for franchise

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz

‘Celebrity Family Feud’ Announces Season 12 Lineup, Including ‘American Idol’ Alums, NFL Stars & More

Survey says… this season of Celebrity Family Feud contestants is stacked! Season 12 will feature American Idol alums, Olympic athletes, and more stars.

Joe Pavelski News / NHL Trade Talk / June 9

Pavelski a Finalist in Maple Leafs Head Coaching Hiring Process

Joe Pavelski is more than just a candidate to be the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’s a finalist. Considering one of the top five choices

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 9

Stars’ perfect trade offer for Devils’ Simon Nemec

The Dallas Stars enter the 2026 offseason with a serious problem on their hands. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in the Western Conference, a first-round playoff exit exposed a glaring vulnerability on the blue line: Dallas simply does not have enough elite defensive depth behind the Miro Heiskanen–Esa Lindell top pairing.

Dallas Stars News / ESPN / June 8

Stars step closer to Plano move after funding OK'd...

The Plano City Council approved using $700 million in public money toward building what is a roughly $1 billion project at The Shops of Willow Bend.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 8

Joe Pavelski a Coaching Candidate for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Multiple sources have said that Joe Pavelski is a coaching candidate in the next phase of the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Offseason Checklist: Dallas Stars

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Dallas.

Joe Pavelski News / NHL Trade Talk / June 8

Insider claims Pavelski isn’t only ‘interesting name’ in Leafs’ coaching search

One of the leading traits on John Chayka’s resume was that he is an outside-the-box thinker who isn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers with his decisions.

Joe Pavelski News / Daily Faceoff / June 7

Report: Former NHLer Joe Pavelski emerges as Leafs head coach candidate

A former star on the ice might be a candidate for a big job behind the bench. On Sunday’s episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that former NHLer Joe Pavelski is on the radar of the Toronto Maple Leafs to potentially take over as the team’s next head coach.

Joe Pavelski News / Field Level Media / June 7

Report: Leafs to interview Joe Pavelski in coach search

The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to interview former NHL center Joe Pavelski for their head coaching vacancy, Sportsnet reported on Sunday. Pavelski, 41, retired after the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 games with the San Jose Sharks (2006-19) and Dallas Stars (2019-24).