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The Dallas Stars aren't just hoping to stay competitive next season, they're betting big that a series of bold changes, even painful ones, can push them back into the Stanley Cup Final.

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This skating freak might be the most unique NHL prospect in years

Antonio Stranges has been turning heads for years with a skating style that doesn't even look real, but the hype has cooled down recently for the Dallas Stars prospect.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 4

These two Dallas Stars just got one step closer to Milan 2026

As NHL participation in the 2026 Olympics becomes reality, two rising Dallas Stars have emerged as potential players for Team Canada, and they've already begun to turn heads in international play.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Stars’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

At the end of the 2009-10 season, the NHL created the Jim Gregory Award, given to the General Manager of the Year. With how the last three votes have gone, the NHL may need to consider renaming it after Jim Nill.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 4

Dallas Stars acquire longtime Blues legend and Stanley Cup hero in unexpected signing today in history

The Dallas Stars shocked the hockey world today in 1998, when they signed longtime St. Louis Blues sniper Brett Hull, bringing his Hall of Fame shot to Texas after over a decade as a central figure in Missouri.

Antonio Stranges News / Blade of Steel / August 3

Scouts are starting to raise serious concerns about this top prospect

Antonio Stranges has elite skating ability and flair, but questions remain about whether he can carve out a top-six or bottom-six role in the NHL From the moment he entered the spotlight with the London Knights, Antonio Stranges has been one of the most fascinating prospects in hockey.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 3

This former Stars defenceman is now stuck with one of the worst deals in hockey

It's not the kind of headline you want to see just months after leaving a team, but Cody Ceci is now getting attention for all the wrong reasons. In The Athletic's annual list of the ten worst contracts in the NHL, Ceci was ranked ninth overall for the upcoming season.

Miro Heiskanen News / Blade of Steel / August 3

Dallas Stars fan-favorite Miro Heiskanen just got married, and the NHL guest list was stacked

Miro Heiskanen has already built a strong legacy on the ice in Dallas, but this weekend, his biggest moment happened far from the rink. The 26-year-old Dallas Stars defenseman married longtime partner Julia Taka-Aho on Friday in what looked like an elegant and emotional celebration.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / August 3

An official trade between the Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings: One side is still paying the price

It's the kind of trade that looks small on paper but ends up changing everything when you look back years later. At the 2015 NHL trade deadline, the Dallas Stars traded veteran Erik Cole and a third-round pick to the Detroit Red Wings.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 3

Dallas Stars executive breaks silence on shocking rink money allegations

After weeks of growing questions about rising ice costs and alleged control over Texas youth hockey, the Dallas Stars organization is speaking out. In a statement reported by Sportskeeda, Chief Operating Officer Dan Stuchal addressed concerns over the team's influence and financial practices around rink access in the state.

Anton Khudobin News / Blade of Steel / August 3

Longtime Dallas Stars' goaltender announces his retirement

One of the most beloved backup goalies in Dallas Stars history has officially hung up the pads, and fans everywhere are feeling the nostalgia hit hard.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 3

Why this former first-rounder might not make it in the NHL

There was a time when Tristan Bertucci looked like a future core piece for the Dallas Stars, a smooth-skating defenseman drafted in the first round with high hopes attached.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 2

The $1.25M gamble that could unlock Dallas's playoff offense

How Nils Lundkvist's new contract could quietly change the Dallas Stars' power play The Dallas Stars have made a small move that could lead to much bigger results this season, especially with how they use their power play.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 2

These are the 3 smartest moves the Dallas Stars could make to fix their cap mess

Following the Mason Marchment trade, here are the most realistic ways the Dallas Stars can free more cap space while keeping their core intact The Dallas Stars just made the first big salary-clearing move, trading Mason Marchment to Seattle and freeing up $4.5 million in cap space, a key step after re-signing Matt Duchene to a $4.5 million deal.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 2

Youth hockey monopoly? Dallas Stars accused of silencing parents and coaches

Despite success on the ice, the Dallas Stars are facing backlash off it, with families accusing the team of intimidation and retaliation in local youth hockey The Dallas Stars have been one of the NHL's most consistent teams in recent years, reaching the Western Conference Final three straight times and building a strong fanbase in Texas.

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Justin Hryckowian News / Blade of Steel / August 2

This AHL rookie of the year projected to crack the Stars' top six as soon as this year

Justin Hryckowian's dominant AHL rookie season has Stars fans wondering if he's ready to make a serious push for a top-six NHL role The Dallas Stars may have found their next breakout forward, and his name is Justin Hryckowian.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 2

More details have emerged about how the Dallas Stars have monopolized Texas youth hockey

A USA TODAY investigation reveals how the Dallas Stars built a taxpayer-backed monopoly over Texas ice rinks, leaving families afraid to speak out. When Lisa Bry became president of the Frisco Ice Hockey Association, she thought she'd be supporting kids and organizing teams.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 1

Why Glen Gulutzan might be the NHL's luckiest new head coach

With names like Jason Robertson, Mikko Rantanen, and Miro Heiskanen, Glen Gulutzan inherits a Dallas Stars roster that's built to win now After years serving as an assistant coach across the league, Glen Gulutzan is back in the spotlight, and this time, he might be walking into the best situation any NHL coach could ask for.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 1

Two Stars players have been invited to Team Canada's national camp this month

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley and forward Wyatt Johnston are officially on Hockey Canada's radar for the 2026 Olympics, with camp invitations now confirmed.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 1

Texas Stars shake up athletic training staff with new hires and promotion

The Texas Stars are making off-ice moves as they promote Chris Nelson and bring in Da'Shawn Tolbert to lead a refreshed athletic training staff As the 2025-26 AHL season approaches, the Texas Stars are making key changes behind the scenes, and they're hoping those moves will pay off where it matters most: player health and performance.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 1

NHL coaches who have the best chance of success with their new teams

With the Dallas Stars finalizing a deal with Glen Gulutzan on July 1 to become their new head coach, all 32 teams have their man behind the bench for the 2025-26 season.

Why Glen Gulutzan might be the NHL's luckiest new head coach

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Dallas Stars News / House of Hockey / August 1

Central Division Team Hit With Unexpected Allegations: If You Speak Out, There's Retaliation'

The Dallas Stars have done a good job building hockey in Texas, but now, hundreds of people are speaking out against the monopoly they've got on youth hockey.

Jason Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1

Arbitration breakdown for Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson

Every player to file for arbitration so far this offseason has avoided a hearing, and only one case even got remotely close. That likely won’t be the case for the Maple Leafs and Nicholas Robertson, who have until their hearing starts on Sunday to settle before an arbitrator’s award will decide their fate.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Dallas Stars Predicted to Trade for 7-Time All-Star

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been trying to manage rebuilding for the future, while also staying competitive due to having a few veterans on the roster.

Glen Gulutzan News / Total Apex Sports / July 28

Dallas Stars Head Coach Glen Gulutzan Faces Pressure Entering New NHL Season

New Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan is inheriting a team with a high talent level and high expectations. The Stars have made it to the Western Conference Finals three years in a row, yet have a head coach in his first year of coaching.