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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.

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'Settled' Rantanen set to face Hurricanes as Star

Settled in and firmly entrenched as a key cog to the Stars' offense, Mikko Rantanen and his teammates will take on the Hurricanes Tuesday for the first time since Carolina dealt him to Dallas last year, ending a 13-day journey that saw him traded twice.

Jamie Benn News / ESPN / January 5

Stars' Benn likely to miss games after face plant

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is likely to miss a couple of games after hitting his face on the ice and getting stitches on his nose. Benn is one of four NHL veteran players who don't wear visors.

Dallas Stars News / The Sick Podcast / January 4

The Habs Finish Their Holiday Road Trip Today vs. The Stars

The Montreal Canadiens (22-13-6) are back in action today to take on the Dallas Stars (25-9-7) at 2:00 pm ET and finish up their yearly holiday road trip.

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Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / January 4

‘It is what it is’: Stars’ Jason Robertson on not making U.S. Olympic team

Jason Robertson isn’t allowing his exclusion from the U.S. Olympic men’s roster to get him down. The Dallas Stars’ forward was asked by reporters Saturday about this week’s news regarding the American roster announcement.

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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 / Breakaway on SI / January 4

Stars' Jason Robertson Breaks Silence on Olympic Roster Snub

While the 25-man Team USA men's ice hockey roster for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games contained many expected names, there was one key name that many NHL fans were shocked to see left off.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 4

Stars looking to get 'edge' back as they host Canadiens

The Dallas Stars will look to snap a season-high-tying four-game losing streak when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday. The Stars are 0-2-2 in their past four outings, most recently falling 4-3 to the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

Makes No Sense to Leave Jason Robertson off Team USA

That Jason Robertson didn’t make Team USA is one of those decisions that makes you stop, put the coffee down, and reread the list just to be sure you didn’t miss something.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3

Stars Recall Remi Poirier, Move Casey DeSmith To Non-Roster Status

The Stars have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game against Montreal on Sunday. The team announced (Twitter link) that goaltender Casey DeSmith has been granted non-roster status to tend to a personal family matter. Taking his place on the roster will be netminder Remi Poirier, who has been recalled from AHL Texas.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Team USA Leaving Fox & Robertson Off Olympic Roster Is Indefensible

The 2026 Winter Olympics are just about a month away. It’ll mark the first time that NHLers take part in the games since 2014, and with that, participating nations have begun announcing their rosters.

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.

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Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 2

NHL world reacts to Jason Robertson’s USA Olympic snub

The NHL world reacted with shock on Friday when Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson was left off Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / January 2

Stars Forward Snubbed Once Again By Team USA

What more does a top Dallas Stars forward have to do to earn a spot on the United States' roster? Jason Robertson has been arguably one of the best American forwards over the past year and a half, yet he's been left off of multiple rosters for international tournaments.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Stars eager to end skid in matchup vs. scuffling Blackhawks

Losses have been rare for the Dallas Stars this season, a feat that's helped them to second place in the NHL's overall standings. But after closing 2025 with their third straight defeat, they'll look to open 2026 on better terms when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

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.

Nathan Bastian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Stars Assign Nathan Bastian On Conditioning Stint

The Stars announced they’ve loaned right winger Nathan Bastian to AHL Texas for a conditioning stint. Bastian will remain on the active roster and can spend up to two weeks in the minors before Dallas must either keep him in the NHL or place him on waivers.