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Stars sign F Matt Duchene to 4-year, $18M contract

Pending unrestricted free agent forward Matt Duchene re-signed with the Dallas Stars on Thursday on a four-year, $18 million contract. Duchene, who would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1, recorded a team-leading 82 points (30 goals, career-high 52 assists) in 82 games last season.

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Matt Duchene News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19

Stars Signing Matt Duchene to 4-Year Deal Means More Moves

The Dallas Stars have kept their leading scorer from the 2024-25 season and signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract extension carrying a $4.5 million average annual value.

Matt Duchene News / The Hockey Writers / June 19

Stars Sign Matt Duchene To 4-Year, $18 Million Contract Extension

The Dallas Stars have signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18 million contract extension. The 34-year-old, who was a pending unrestricted free agent, has spent the last two seasons with the Stars and had an excellent 2024-25, potting 30 goals and adding 52 assists for 82 points.

Matt Duchene News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19

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Jamie Benn News / Blade of Steel / June 18

Jamie Benn's Fate with the Dallas Stars Emerges Following Latest Report

It looks as though the fate of longtime Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been announced following the latest report from NHL analyst Andy Strickland, who says he'll be back next season.

Jamie Benn News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

NHL Rumours: Dallas Stars Captain Expected to Return

It’s officially the offseason, which means there will be plenty of NHL Rumours over the next few months. The latest edition features the Dallas Stars and long-time captain Jamie Benn.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

3 players Stars must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

For a fourth straight year, the Dallas Stars made the playoffs. And for a third straight season, they were eliminated in the Western Conference Final. This year, it was another loss to the Edmonton Oilers for Dallas.

Ben Kraws News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Stars sign Ben Kraws to one-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with goaltender Ben Kraws. Kraws, a six-foot-five, 24-year-old native of Cranbury, New Jersey, signed with the Stars after his 2023-2024 collegiate season at St.

Remi Poirier News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Stars sign Remi Poirier to two-year contract extension

On Monday, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill announced that the team has signed goaltender Remi Poirier to a two-year, two-way contract extension, beginning next season and carrying through the 2027-28 campaign.

Remi Poirier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Stars sign Remi Poirier to two-year, two-way contract

The Dallas Stars have announced they’ve signed goaltender Remi Poirier to a two-year, two-way contract beginning next season. Poirier has spent the last three seasons with the AHL’s Texas Stars.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Barkov, Heiskanen among six players named to Finland’s initial 2026 Olympic roster

The first set of names to represent The Lions has been released. On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) released the first six names on the roster for Team Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

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Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Dallas Stars’ 2025 Free Agents: Who Stays & Who Goes?

Unrestricted free agents (UFA) from all over the NHL will officially be free to sign with any team on July 1, which means there are many hard decisions to be made by players and teams alike over the next three weeks.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / June 14

AHL: Texas Stars Goalie Heads Overseas

The Texas Stars season came to an end on Sunday in game six of the Western Conference Finals as they lost the series in six games. Just four days after their season came to an end their goalie Magnus Hellberg signed a three-year deal with Djugardens IF of the Swedish Hockey League which runs through the 2027-28 season.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Elliotte Friedman Confirms Stars' Jason Robertson Rumors

The trade chatter involving Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson wasn’t fiction. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed on Friday's "32 Thoughts" podcast that the Stars did seriously explore the market for their 25-year-old winger in the aftermath of another disappointing playoff exit.

Jason Robertson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

3 best destinations for Stars’ Jason Robertson amid growing trade buzz

The Dallas Stars have some tough decisions to make during the 2025 offseason. Jason Robertson and company failed to win the Western Conference over the Edmonton Oilers back in late May.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / June 12

Stars' Pete DeBoer Firing Shows Tough Coaching Culture

Most NHL teams who changed head coaches this offseason were those who finished well outside the playoff picture, and in order to get where they want to be, they felt they needed a new voice behind the bench.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11

Latest on Trade Rumors Surrounding Stars’ Jason Robertson

Speculation is heating up around Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, with several NHL insiders reporting that his name is making the rounds on the trade market.

Mason Marchment News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11

Stars open to trading veteran winger

The Stars are open to the possibility of dealing winger Mason Marchment, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. It’s a more palatable avenue to clear cap space this summer than moving star left-winger Jason Robertson, who Dallas has at least considered including in talks in the weeks since their elimination in the Western Conference Final.

Dallas Stars News / Breakaway on SI / June 10

Report: Stars Open to Dealing Top Forward

The Dallas Stars are already in the midst of change. It was an inevitability for the organization after a third consecutive loss in the Western Conference Finals.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10

Golden Knights to trade fan favorite to make room for Mitch Marner?

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Dallas Stars News / House of Hockey / June 9

Dallas Stars Decide Jamie Benn's Future After Conference Finals Exit, Per Elliotte Friedman

Jamie Benn has been the most loyal player in Dallas Stars history, and now, the team are reportedly preparing to repay that loyalty now that he's a free agent.

Peter DeBoer News / House of Hockey / June 8

3 Candidates Emerge as Frontrunners to Replace Peter DeBoer as Dallas Stars Head Coach

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill announced that the club could consider going with an internal hire to replace the terminated Peter DeBoer after their 3rd straight WCF loss.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / June 7

Three head-scratching coaching decisions that could backfire

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Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Oettinger Drama Gets DeBoer Fired by Dallas Stars

There are consequences to not winning in the NHL. More than that, when you lose, there are severe consequences to hastily pulling a goalie, calling them out publicly, and then ignoring them for days after your often-contending team is eliminated from the playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / May 30

Stars' DeBoer throws Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Stars HC Peter DeBoer throws goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer made the shocking decision to pull his starting goalie, Jake Oettinger, just seven minutes into Thursday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.

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