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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.

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Source: Stars bringing back Gulutzan as coach

The Stars are bringing back Glen Gulutzan as their head coach 12 years after he was fired by the organization, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Dallas Stars News / Hockey Latest / June 29

Dallas Stars Hire New Head Coach After Poaching Him From the Oilers

The Dallas Stars have announced the hiring of their new head coach to replace Pete DeBoer, but in doing so, they poached him away from the Oilers' bench.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Stars rumors: Dallas offers head coaching candidate the job

The Dallas Stars have been one of the top teams in the NHL for multiple years now, but they fired head coach Peter DeBoer after reaching a plateau. Dallas once again lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals this season, its third consecutive season bowing out in the final four.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Report: Stars close to hiring Glen Gulutzan as new head coach

A familiar face could return to the bench in Texas. According to multiple reports, the Dallas Stars are closing in on hiring Glen Gulutzan as the team’s new head coach.

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.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Stars Expected To Hire Glen Gulutzan As Head Coach

The Stars have offered their head coaching vacancy to Oilers assistant Glen Gulutzan, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports. They’ve yet to agree on a contract but are expected to announce him as their new bench boss in the near future.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Maple Leafs, Golden Knights Talking Sign-and-Trade for Mitch Marner

Trade talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights appear to be active. The centerpiece of the deal is Mitch Marner, in what might be a sign-and-trade move ahead of free agency on July 1.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Stars Draft Cameron Schmidt 94th Overall

With the 94th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Dallas Stars have selected Cameron Schmidt from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Cameron Schmidt is one of the most dynamic forwards in this year’s draft class and would have likely gone in the upper part of the first round if not for his 5-foot-8 stature.

Vernon Fiddler News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Kraken select Blake Fiddler No. 36 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Seattle Kraken selected defenseman Blake Fiddler with the 36th overall pick on Saturday at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Fiddler spent the 2024-25 season in the Western Hockey League with the Edmonton Oil Kings, tallying 10 goals and 23 assists for 33 points in 64 games.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

NHL announces historic honor for Stars GM Jim Nill

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill has been named the 2024-25 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year, per a league announcement. Nill has now won the award three consecutive years, becoming the first GM to achieve the three-peat.

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Jim Nill News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Stars’ Jim Nill named 2025 Jim Gregory NHL General Manager of the Year

The NHL announced Friday that Dallas Stars’ General Manager Jim Nill has been named the 2025 Jim Gregory NHL General Manager of the Year. The award is voted on by NHL general managers and a panel of executives, print and broadcast media after the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Stars part ways with assistant coach Misha Donskov

Stars assistant coach Misha Donskov has left the club to become a top coach and executive with Hockey Canada’s men’s national team program, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said Friday.

Dallas Stars News / Last Word On Sports / June 27

NHL Rumours: Update on Dallas Stars Coaching Search

The NHL Draft is here, but there is plenty of news surrounding the run up to the big event. Trades and signings have bene happening. However, there are still some coaching items that need to be attended to.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Offseason Scenario Swaps Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner for Stars' Jason Robertson

The Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs may be positioning themselves for a dramatic roster shift involving two of the NHL’s premier wingers. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, as a follow-up to fellow Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos' idea, the Stars could prioritize a move for Mitch Marner over re-signing Jason Robertson.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Report: Stars’ Misha Donskov to be named Canadian national team coach

Dallas Stars assistant coach Misha Donskov is set to join the coaching ranks with the Canadian national team, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Donskov

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 27

Where will veterans John Tavares, Brad Marchand play next season?

A contract extension between the Maple Leafs and John Tavares is inching along.

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Jason Robertson News / NHL Rumors / June 27

NHL Rumors: Five Potential Destinations for Jason Robertson

Adam Gertz of Bleacher Report: As Gertz writes, the Dallas Stars have been to the Western Conference Final three years in a row. Forward Jason Robertson has been a big reason why they have gotten there.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Stars nearing a decision on their next head coach

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Dallas Stars Sign Jamie Benn to 1-Year Deal

The Dallas Stars have re-signed winger Jamie Benn to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with bonuses, according to Mark Lazerus of The Athletic. Benn, the Stars’ captain since 2013-14, will be 36 when the 2025-26 season rolls around.

Jamie Benn News / Field Level Media / June 26

Stars retain captain Jamie Benn on 1-year contract

Captain Jamie Benn re-signed with the Dallas Stars on a one-year, incentive-laden contract on Thursday. Benn's deal has a base salary of $1 million plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses.

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.

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 26

Contender reportedly 'may' trade 100-point scorer to sign Mitch Marner

Top contender reportedly considering trading 100-point scorer to sign Mitch Marner

With July 1 approaching, the Mitch Marner derby is heating up.

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Mitch Marner News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Surprise team emerges in Marner race, could a trade be coming?

Surprise team emerges in Mitch Marner race, could a trade be coming?

While the Vegas Golden Knights are considered the frontrunners to land Mitch Marner when free agency opens on July 1, one unexpected team is now surfacing as a player in all of this: the Dallas Stars.

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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.