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Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars Make Bit of a Curious Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a seemingly small move today, with the Dallas Stars. The Pens have acquired Mathew Dumba in a trade with the team from the state of Texas.

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We were told the trade market would be heating up later this summer, and perhaps it is? Earlier this week, the Edmonton Oilers acquired Isaac Howard from the Tampa Bay Lightning, and now the Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars.

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Mathew Dumba News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10

Penguins Acquire Matt Dumba from Stars in Defenseman Swap

The Dallas Stars have traded veteran defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for young blueliner Vladislav Kolyachonok.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Penguins acquire Mathew Dumba, 2028 pick, from Stars for Vladislav Kolyachonok

An established defender is on the move once again. On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Mathew Dumba and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Dallas Stars.

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Stars trade veteran defenseman, second-round pick to Penguins

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Antonio Stranges News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Stars re-sign Antonio Stranges to one-year, two-way contract

The Dallas Stars have secured the short-term future of one of their promising young players, re-signing left winger Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract, which will pay him $775,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the minors.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

No Marner B.S. Here: Stars Set Firm Stance in Robertson Talks

The Dallas Stars have a significant decision to make with star forward Jason Robertson, who is entering the final year of his current contract carrying a $7.75 million cap hit.

Toby Petersen News / Hockey Latest / July 8

Former Oilers Winger Lands Job as Head Coach of Rival Western Conference Organization

Former Oilers winger Toby Petersen has landed a job as the new head coach of the Texas Stars in the AHL, an affiliate of the NHL's Dallas Stars. The Dallas Stars named Toby Petersen head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7

Stars hire Toby Petersen as AHL HC

The Stars have appointed Avalanche skills coach and former NHL forward Toby Petersen as the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, according to a team release.

Jason Robertson News / Athlon Sports / July 4

NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Stars' Jason Robertson Situation

The Dallas Stars entered the offseason looking to build the team even stronger following another loss in the Western Conference Final. Dallas has a solid core in place but they just haven't been able to get over the hump.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / July 3

AHL: Texas Stars Captain Returns for Tenth Season

The Texas Stars today announced that they are re-signing captain Curtis McKenzie, marking the 2025-26 season as his tenth season with Texas. In 67 games this season, recording 30 points on 15 goals and 15 assists.

Mikael Granlund News / Field Level Media / July 1

Stars lose Mikael Granlund to Ducks on 3-year deal

The Anaheim Ducks signed forward Mikael Granlund to a three-year contract on Tuesday, with financial terms undisclosed. "He's what I consider a hard worker," Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek said.

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Evgenii Dadonov News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Veteran Depth Forward Leaves Dallas for New Jersey

Veteran forward Evgenii Dadonov has signed a one-year with the New Jersey Devils. Dadonov spent the last two and a half seasons with Dallas, becoming a reliable veteran player who could fill gaps as needed along each of the team’s four forward lines.

Radek Faksa News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Stars Sign Radek Faksa to 3-Year Contract

The Dallas Stars have reunited with centre Radek Faksa on a three-year deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $2 million. The 13th overall pick by Dallas in 2012, Faksa previously played for the Stars from 2015 to 2024, appearing in over 600 games and posting exactly 200 points.

Mikael Granlund News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Dallas Stars Playoff Hero Signs with Anaheim Ducks

Veteran forward and Dallas Stars second-round playoff hero Mikael Granlund is leaving for the Anaheim Ducks. The 33-year-old is signing a three-year contract worth $21 million, or $7 million AAV after spending last season between the San Jose Sharks and the Stars.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Stars reinforce center depth with pair of free agent signings

After coming up short in the Western Conference Finals for the third straight year, the Dallas Stars are going to spend this offseason looking for a way to get improve their roster so that they can finally get over the hump.

Niilopekka Muhonen News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Stars sign Niilopekka Muhonen to three-year, entry-level contract

The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday the signing of defenseman Niilopekka Muhonen to a three-year, entry-level contract that will begin in 2025-26. The 19-year-old Muhonen was a fifth-round pick for the Stars in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, spending his 2024-25 campaign with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers.

Glen Gulutzan News / Field Level Media / July 1

Glen Gulutzan hired for second stint as Stars' head coach

Glen Gulutzan is getting a second chance behind the bench of the Dallas Stars. The Stars on Tuesday hired Gulutzan as the team's head coach. Gulutzan, 53, replaces Pete DeBoer, who was fired by the team on June 6 shortly after Dallas lost in the Western Conference finals for the third straight season.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / July 1

Stars Make HC Hiring Official

The Dallas Stars officially named a new head coach as the chaos of the offseason crescendos. After news broke that the organization identified a new leader for their NHL club, the Stars made things official and named Glen Gulutzan as the new coach.

Colin Blackwell News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Dallas Stars Depth Forward Signs New Contract

Dallas Star depth forward Colin Blackwell has signed a two-year deal worth $775k to remain with the Stars. Blackwell gambled on himself by signing a one-year,

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

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The Dallas Stars returned to the Western Conference Finals for a third straight season. They would also lose in the conference finals for a third straight year.

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With the bad vibes of how the Stanley Cup Playoffs ended for the Dallas Stars behind us, all attention and hope has been turned towards the future, starting with the 2025 NHL Draft.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / June 29

Stars Name New HC

After the Dallas Stars reached but failed to advance past the Western Conference Finals for the third consecutive season, changes were inevitable. The organization parted with Peter DeBoer, one of the most respected head coaches in the NHL.

Peter DeBoer News / Blade of Steel / June 29

Dallas Stars Hire New Head Coach Following Pete DeBoer's Firing

Pete DeBoer left the Dallas Stars in controversial fashion this off-season, and now, the team are set to hire an intriguing new coach for the role. The Dallas Stars made it to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year in 2025, but unfortunately they once again fell to the Edmonton Oilers in controversial fashion.

Jim Nill News / Breakaway on SI / June 27

Stars Executive Surprised With Top GM Award

The Dallas Stars already know they have one of the top general managers in the NHL. Jim Nill has been shaping and forming this team since 2013, and he's been setting the standard for GMs in the NHL for over a decade.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / June 26

Dallas Stars Reportedly Finalizing Head Coach Hire: Two Frontrunners Confirmed

The Dallas Stars fired Peter DeBoer after the Western Conference Finals, and now there are two names in the running as they look to name a new Head Coach.

Jamie Benn News / NHL Trade Talk / June 26

Stars Sign Jamie Benn to Bonus-Heavy Contract Extension

The Dallas Stars and captain Jamie Benn are very close to a new contract. The deal is for one season and should be announced on Thursday. Pierre LeBrun of TSN writes, “Benn deal should be announced in the next hour.

Mavrik Bourque News / Field Level Media / June 21

Stars sign F Mavrik Bourque to 1-year contract

Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque signed a one-year contract worth $950,000. Bourque, 23, was in line to become a restricted free agent on July 1. "Mavrik is a dynamic and highly-skilled player whose vision and hockey IQ stand out every time he is on the ice," Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a news release on Friday.