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Predicting Landing Spots For NHL’s Top Stars at the 2026 Trade Deadline Pt. 1

The 2026 trade deadline has the potential to reshape the league. Over the last few weeks, several big-name players appear to have hit the open market, setting the stage for what could be a fascinating deadline day.

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Is now the time for Maple Leafs, others to pounce on Jason Robertson trade?

The Dallas Stars are once again one of the best teams in hockey and a juggernaut in the Central Division, though it’s not all smooth sailing at the moment.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Artremi Panarin, and Trade Tiers

TSN: There is a lot of noise and speculation around the New York Rangers and GM Chris Drury, according to Darren Dreger. Artemi Panarin is a pending UFA with a full no-movement clause.

NHL News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Texas Residents Failed To Name 56% Of Olympic Stars

The Grueling Truth, a sports website, recently revealed that Texas residents have forgotten 56% of the United States’ biggest Olympic stars. Read on for the full study.

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Jason Robertson News / Breakaway on SI / January 13

Stars' Jason Robertson Continues to Prove He Belongs on Team USA

Jason Robertson’s snub from Team USA’s Olympic Winter Games roster reverberated throughout the hockey world. Fans and pundits came out of the woodwork to ask one simple question: “Why?” A week and a half later, that question still persists.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Jason Robertson News / Field Level Media / January 13

Jason Robertson powers Stars past Kings

Jason Robertson scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:46 left in the third period and the visiting Dallas Stars held on for a 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Jamie Benn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Stars’ Jamie Benn To Return After Nose Injury

The Dallas Stars will add captain Jamie Benn back to the lineup in Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Kings per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 11

With Kings next, Stars identify penalty kill as pain point

As the Dallas Stars continue to look for ways to exit their three-week slump, solidifying their penalty kill has moved to the forefront. The Stars will aim to stay out of the penalty box when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Dallas Stars News / Professor Press Box / January 10

By The Numbers: 59—The Night of the "Professor," the Birth of the Goalie Mask, and the Rise of Modern Stars

In the numerical tapestry of the NHL, number “59” is a rare thread. It isn’t a "glamour number" worn by hundreds of players; instead, it is a number defined by statistical defiance.

Justin Hryckowian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Stars Sign Justin Hryckowian To Two-Year Extension

The Stars announced that they have signed forward Justin Hryckowian to a two-year extension. He’ll earn an average annual value of $950K for a total value of $1.9MM.

Luke Krys News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Stars Activate, Reassign Luke Krys

The Stars activated defenseman Luke Krys from season-opening injured reserve on Sunday and subsequently reassigned him to the AHL’s Texas Stars, according to the minor league’s transaction log.

Casey DeSmith News / Daily Faceoff / January 3

Stars’ Casey DeSmith granted personal leave of absence

Some adjustments between the pipes for one of the best teams in the league. On Saturday, the Dallas Stars announced that goaltender Casey DeSmith has been granted a leave of absence to tend to a personal family matter.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / January 2

Finland’s Olympic Hopes Fueled by Quartet of Stars

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are right around the corner, and for the first time since 2014, NHL players will once again represent their countries in the chase for gold.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Stars’ Thomas Harley Gets Olympic Nod, While Wyatt Johnston Comes Up Short

It has been a fun year of predicting Olympic rosters, whether it’s here at The Hockey Writers, other media outlets, or just your run-of-the-mill water cooler chit-chat.

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Thomas Harley News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 1

Thomas Harley’s honest admission after making Team Canada’s Olympic roster

The Winter Olympics are coming over the horizon as the calendar flips to 2026. Many around the hockey world are eagerly awaiting to see who will make each nation’s roster.