Dallas Stars: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jake Oettinger News / Blade of Steel / September 2

Why Jake Oettinger's minutes might define everything for Dallas in 2025-26

The Dallas Stars' championship hopes in 2025-26 may come down to one pressing question: how much should Jake Oettinger play? After three straight Western Conference Final appearances, Oettinger remains the backbone of the roster.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Bold Dallas Stars predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Dallas Stars have reason to be hopeful in 2025-26. They have been to the conference finals three straight years, and look to make it four in a row during this campaign.

Mikko Rantanen News / Blade of Steel / September 2

Major Montreal analyst questions if the Dallas Stars really needed Mikko Rantanen

The Dallas Stars are entering the 2025-26 season as one of the most intriguing teams in the NHL, but not everyone is sold on the way they've set up their roster.

Wyatt Johnston News / Blade of Steel / September 2

Wyatt Johnston makes surprising offseason change that could elevate his game in Dallas

The Dallas Stars already rely on Wyatt Johnston for scoring and durability, but his surprising offseason focus on faceoffs could quietly turn him into one of the NHL's most complete young centers.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 2

The Dallas Stars' hidden advantage: depth scoring nobody talks about

The Dallas Stars may have lost Mason Marchment, but with Matt Duchene, Wyatt Johnston, and Mavrik Bourque ready to step up, their hidden advantage could be the depth scoring that nobody is talking about.

Jason Robertson News / Blade of Steel / September 1

Jason Robertson's future in Dallas is suddenly in doubt

The Dallas Stars spent the summer reshaping their roster after another Western Conference Final exit, but the biggest storyline entering 2025-26 may not be about who was added.

Christian Kyrou News / Blade of Steel / September 1

This Dallas Stars prospect will be the surprise of training camp this month

Every year, training camp brings a new storyline for the Dallas Stars, and in 2025, the player who could make the most noise isn't one of the established names.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

The Dallas Stars just made a move that could affect the entire Central Division

The Dallas Stars didn't make headlines with a blockbuster trade or a massive extension, but their latest roster addition could be the kind of sneaky move that rattles opponents across the Central Division.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

Could the Dallas Stars' power play finally become their biggest weapon?

The Dallas Stars enter the 2025-26 season with no shortage of firepower, but the biggest question may be whether their power play can evolve from a good unit into a dominant force.

Jason Robertson News / Athlon Sports / September 1

'Uncertainty' Remains Around Jason Robertson Stars Future

Following another loss in the Western Conference Final this year, the Dallas Stars entered the offseason with a ton of questions. Much of this had to do with the contract of star Jason Robertson, who will be entering the final year of his deal before he hits restricted free agency.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

The hidden risk of Dallas Stars' reliance on veteran contracts

The Dallas Stars enter the 2025-26 season with one of the NHL's most balanced rosters, but their reliance on veteran contracts remains a quiet risk that could shape their championship window.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger called the biggest challenger to Connor Hellebuyck

The Dallas Stars may already be focused on another Stanley Cup push, but their goaltender is getting national recognition as one of the NHL's top candidates for the Vezina Trophy.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

The Dallas Stars' biggest X-factor in 2025-26 isn't who you think

The Dallas Stars enter 2025-26 chasing another deep playoff run, but their biggest X-factor may not be Jason Robertson, Jake Oettinger, or Mikko Rantanen, instead, it could be Mavrik Bourque or Thomas Harley who change everything.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 1

The Dallas Stars showed the NHL that football country could love hockey

The Dallas Stars, once dismissed as a risky experiment in a football-first state, now stand as the model of hockey's southern surge, reshaping the NHL from Texas to Florida.

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Jamie Benn News / Blade of Steel / September 1

Dallas Stars legend closing in on milestones that could define his career

The Dallas Stars are preparing for another Stanley Cup chase, but the spotlight is also firmly on captain Jamie Benn as he begins his 17th season in Victory Green.

Brendan Smith News / Blade of Steel / August 31

Ex-Dallas Stars defenseman inks deal with Western Conference opponent

The Columbus Blue Jackets made headlines by signing veteran defenseman Brendan Smith to a professional tryout contract, but Dallas Stars fans will remember him well from his time in Victory Green.

Pat Verbeek News / Blade of Steel / August 31

The Dallas Stars have brought back one of their toughest players in one of the best moves today in history

On August 31, 2001, the Dallas Stars made a move that reunited them with a key veteran from their Stanley Cup era, bringing back forward Pat Verbeek for a second stint with the franchise.

Jim Nill News / Blade of Steel / August 31

Dallas Stars have officially added a veteran forward and fans are already questioning Jim Nill

The Dallas Stars made a surprising move by bringing back Radek Faksa, and while some see his veteran presence as valuable, others question whether Jim Nill should have given those minutes to younger, cheaper centers fighting for NHL roles.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 31

The Dallas Stars might dominate the Central by 10 points, says insider

The Dallas Stars are being called the clear Central Division favorites for 2025-26, with analyst Matt Larkin suggesting they could separate from rivals like the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche by as much as 10 points.

Glen Gulutzan News / Blade of Steel / August 30

Glen Gulutzan blasts last year's Dallas Stars coaching staff

The Dallas Stars are heading into a new season with a familiar challenge: balancing speed and skill with the kind of toughness needed to survive playoff hockey.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 30

Jake Oettinger admits painful truth on Mason Marchment's $18M trade to Kraken

The Dallas Stars entered the offseason facing cap pressure and tough roster decisions, but Jake Oettinger's emotional reaction to Mason Marchment's $18 million trade to the Seattle Kraken shows that some moves cut far deeper than just contracts and draft picks.

Dallas Stars News / Last Word On Sports / August 30