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The Dallas Stars, Elliotte Friedman's report, and a tight salary cap picture have combined to clarify one thing: despite trade rumours, Dallas isn't planning to move defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin this summer, even as the team faces long-term roster challenges.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / July 19

Stars reach decision on trading costly roster piece

Elliotte Friedman reported that the Dallas Stars have made a surprising decision regarding their blue line and Ilya Lyubushkin, one that many thought would go the other way with the Salary cap challenges.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30

3 best trade destinations for Stars’ Ilya Lyubushkin

The Dallas Stars returned to the Western Conference Finals for a third straight season. They would also lose in the conference finals for a third straight year.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is Right About No State Income Tax Being Ridiculous

One of the hot topics entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was the issue of no-state income tax, which has been cited as a reason why the Florida Panthers have made the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Mikko Rantanen trade to Stars has potential to fall through

Multiple reports indicate the Hurricanes and Stars have agreed on the framework of a deal to send star winger Mikko Rantanen to Dallas just weeks after Carolina paid a premium to acquire him from the Avalanche, but it’s contingent on Rantanen and the Stars being in agreement on an extension to keep the pending UFA around past this season.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / February 7

Stars’ Ilya Lyubushkin day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Dallas Stars‘ blue line took another hit Friday as defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer confirmed to team reporter Mike Heika.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Stars’ Ilya Lyubushkin leaves game with upper-body injury

The Dallas Stars have announced that Ilya Lyubushkin has left Tuesday’s game against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury. Lyubushkin sustained the injury midway through the second period of the game, when Rangers center Sam Carrick checked the 30-year-old as he was skating out from behind the net to make an outlet pass.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Stars' Marchment undergoes surgery after taking puck to the face

Stars forward Mason Marchment undergoes surgery after taking a puck to the face

Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment required surgery after taking a puck in the face in a game against the Minnesota Wild on December 27th (as per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports).

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 28

Top Leafs stories of 2024: When Ilya Lyubushkin and Joel Edmundson left in free agency

Ilya Lyubushkin With a Dangerous, Dirty Hit on Mikael Granlund In Last Night's Game

Stars' Ilya Lyubushkin laid quite a dirty-looking hit on Sharks' Mikael Granlund last night, and now a suspension may be looming as we await further updates.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 2

Stars D Ilya Lyubushkin reveals why he left Maple Leafs

One of the Dallas Stars’ key additions for the 2024-25 NHL season was defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million deal with the team after splitting last season between the Anaheim Ducks and a second stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 2

Ex-Leafs D Ilya Lyubushkin Reveals Why He Left Toronto, Even With Mutual Interest In A Return

Ilya Lyubushkin revealed in a recent interview that although there was a mutual interest between him and the Leafs for a return he chose to leave for one reason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Stars’ Lyubushkin Talks New Contract, Maple Leafs, Mintyukov in Russian Interview

Hard-hitting defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin has changed teams this season, moving from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Dallas Stars. The Russian blueliner will enter his seventh year in the NHL with his new three-year contract, carrying a cap hit of $3.25 million which he signed on July 1, 2024.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 3, 2024

The Oliver Ekman-Larsson signing might take some getting used to but has some merit

Brad Treliving hasn’t done enough to earn the benefit of the doubt from Maple Leafs fans. And I will admit to having a negative reaction to the Oliver Ekman-Larsson signing when I first saw it.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1, 2024

Maple Leafs’ key trade deadline acquisitions head to Stars, Kings in free agency

If Monday’s free agency frenzy is a reminder of anything, it’s about the transient nature of life in professional sports. One minute you’re considered a prized asset, the next minute you’re rendered expendable and this is true of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024

Stars sign Matt Dumba, Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year contracts

Though they lost a key blueliner, the Dallas Stars have added a couple of solid players to their backend. On Monday, the team signed defensemen Matt Dumba and Ilya Lyubushkin to two-year contracts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 19, 2024

Morgan Rielly was a bright spot on a Maple Leafs blueline that presents challenges

There’s a pretty long list of offensive defencemen that Maple Leafs fans have blissfully chased out of town. Jake Gardiner, Larry Murphy, and Bryan McCabe are prime examples of that but players like Tomas Kaberle were not without their detractors as well, and John Klingberg…well…what I can say, sometimes running players out of town is justified.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / June 6, 2024

Ilya Lyubushkin: The Maple Leafs’ designated hitter

The Maple Leafs’ need for a tougher blueline has been evident for a long time. There still seems to be some confusion about what a tougher defence should look like.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 8, 2024

Ilya Lyubushkin’s Promising Start with the Maple Leafs

A week ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs re-acquired 29-year-old physical stay-at-home defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. The trade came shortly after the Arizona Coyotes game ended on Feb.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5, 2024

Leafs looking for another defenseman after Ilya Lyubushkin trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made one move ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade Deadline, bringing defensive stalwart and former Anaheim Ducks D-man Ilya Lyubushkin from California to Canada.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 2, 2024

Maple Leafs’ Ilya Lyubushkin Injury Update After Scary Hit

In an unfortunate turn of events for the Toronto Maple Leafs, defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin‘s return to the team took an unfortunate twist during his first game back.

NHL News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / March 2, 2024

'Oh My God, I Missed You Guys': Ilya Lyubushkin Returns to Maple Leafs Lineup After Trade, Excited at Chance to Play Playoff Hockey

Ilya Lyubushkin is back in Toronto, but this time, he's wearing a Maple Leafs uniform once again. "Oh my god, I missed you guys," Lyubushkin said as he stepped in front of the cameras, encircled by media members.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 2, 2024

Ilya Lyubushkin Is the Missing Piece the Maple Leafs Need

The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to dip into the trade market late Thursday night by trading for Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin in a three-team deal.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 1, 2024

Grading Maple Leafs’ Trade for Ilya Lyubushkin

After a 26-day lull in what was supposed to be an active trade deadline, the ice broke two days ago when Chris Tanev was traded to the Dallas Stars in a three-team deal.

NHL News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / March 1, 2024

Do the Maple Leafs Have Salary Cap Room to Make More Trades After Acquiring Ilya Lyubushkin?

The Toronto Maple Leafs sought a right-shot defenseman and got one they were familiar with last night. The Leafs acquired Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 1, 2024

Maple Leafs re-acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from Ducks in three-way trade with Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally put an end to the radio silence on the transaction front, and it comes in the form of a familiar face.

Ilya Lyubushkin is a low cost addition that the Leafs know what to expect from

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NHL News / Old Prof Hockey / December 14, 2023

Are Maple Leafs Eyeing Ilya Lyubushkin Once More in a Trade?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs intensify their search for a big, tough defenseman, recent rumours suggest that the team might have a keen interest in Ilya Lyubushkin.