Former Dallas Stars forward has signed with a new team

Once a Dallas Stars regular, Devin Shore is starting a brand-new chapter of his career, far from the spotlight of the NHL

He was once a reliable two-way forward in Dallas.

Now, after a decade of grinding through the NHL and AHL, Devin Shore is heading to Europe.

The 31-year-old forward has signed with HC Sparta Praha, one of the most historic hockey clubs in Czechia.

For Shore, it's not just a new team, it's a chance to play real minutes, take on a bigger role, and hit reset on a career that's been filled with movement.

Originally signed by the Dallas Stars out of the University of Maine, Shore made his NHL debut in 2015 and spent parts of three seasons in Texas before being traded to Anaheim in 2019.

That deal brought Andrew Cogliano to the Stars and marked the beginning of Shore's journey through multiple teams.

Why Devin Shore's move to Europe makes sense after his long NHL grind

Since leaving Dallas, Shore has bounced between Anaheim, Columbus, Edmonton, Seattle, and Minnesota.

He spent most of last season in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild, playing 55 games and adding 5 points, while also appearing in 15 AHL games where he chipped in 10 points.

Despite holding his own in a depth role, Shore's ice time was limited, and his role never fully solidified.

Choosing Prague gives him a clean slate.

He'll now suit up for HC Sparta Praha, a team known for developing NHL-caliber talent and competing for Czech Extraliga titles.

From a hockey standpoint, it's a smart fit, and from a lifestyle angle, Shore lands in one of Europe's most iconic cities.

If he has, in fact, played his last NHL game, Shore finishes with 52 goals and 92 assists in 498 regular-season games, along with one assist in four playoff appearances.

I think this move gives him something that's been missing for a while: a real opportunity to be more than a fourth-line fill-in.