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It may seem like a million miles away, but the 2026 Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and the Dallas Stars won’t be short of representatives as the games get underway in February.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / August 20

Connor Hellebuyck vs. Jake Oettinger: Who really deserves Team USA's crease in 2026?

The Dallas Stars' playoff battle with the Winnipeg Jets has turned into something much bigger, fueling the debate over whether Jake Oettinger or Connor Hellebuyck should be Team USA's starter at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 20

Two Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson and Jake Oettinger, named to Team USA Olympic camp

The Dallas Stars may have a special reason to tune in to the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Jason Robertson and Jake Oettinger were both named to Team USA's camp roster.

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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?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 20

Jake Oettinger chasing Marty Turco: The race to become the Stars' greatest goalie

The Dallas Stars are turning a page as Jake Oettinger begins his eight-year contract, and many are asking if the "Otter" can one day surpass Marty Turco, the "Gargoyle," as the greatest goalie in team history.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 15

Dallas Stars' 2017 draft steals still haunt the Oilers to this day

The 2017 NHL Entry Draft was one for the ages in Dallas. Two picks, Jake Oettinger at 26th overall and Jason Robertson at 39th, gave the Stars two franchise pillars that still drive their Stanley Cup ambitions today.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 14

Dallas Stars may be one injury away from a goaltending crisis

The Dallas Stars open the new season with Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith set as their one-two punch in net, but there's a growing question about what happens if injuries strike.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 12

Jake Oettinger seems eager to make a push for the olympics roster

The Dallas Stars will open their 2025-26 season in Winnipeg on October 9, but for Jake Oettinger, the real story goes beyond the schedule. After a crushing end to last season, the 26-year-old goalie has two massive goals on his mind, one he can chase right away, and one that will take months of work.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6

Stars will find it's not easy to upgrade from Peter DeBoer

Stars had to move on from Peter DeBoer, but upgrading will be tough

The Dallas Stars fired head coach Peter DeBoer on Friday, less than a week after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Final for the third year in a row.

Examining if firing DeBoer was the right move for the Stars

Aaron Ekblad wants to remain with Panthers; could Stars be an option?

Kraken fire assistant coaches

Ex-Red Wings HC Derek Lalonde joins Maple Leafs' coaching staff

Possible Mitch Marner trade options popping up for Maple Leafs

Chicago Blackhawks choose not to retain several players

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / June 6

Oettinger Drama Gets DeBoer Fired by Dallas Stars

There are consequences to not winning in the NHL. More than that, when you lose, there are severe consequences to hastily pulling a goalie, calling them out publicly, and then ignoring them for days after your often-contending team is eliminated from the playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Dallas Stars fire head coach Pete DeBoer

The Stars announced Friday they’ve fired head coach Pete DeBoer.

Stars fire Peter DeBoer after 3rd straight West finals exit

Could the Canucks take advantage of a cap-strapped Stars team this offseason?

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Oilersnation / June 4

Ask Dubey: Thoughts on Jake Oettinger being pulled, prediction for the Stanley Cup Final, and more

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Before looking ahead to this year’s series with the Florida Panthers, let’s go through some questions from their Western Conference Final series against the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Breaking down rumors involving Mitch Marner, Elias Pettersson, others

Here's an NHL rumors rundown.

Bobrovsky vs. Skinner: Who has the edge in net for the Stanley Cup Final?

Why Oilers will finally end Canada’s 32-year Stanley Cup drought

Aleksander Barkov wins Frank J. Selke Trophy, King Clancy Memorial Trophy

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Stars’ DeBoer, Oettinger haven’t spoken since elimination

Stars’ Pete DeBoer, Jake Oettinger haven’t spoken since elimination

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer told reporters he hasn’t spoken to all-star goalie Jake Oettinger since pulling him early in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final — a revelation that left TSN Hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender Martin Biron puzzled.

Conn Smythe rankings as Stanley Cup Final begins: Oilers stars lead the way

Intriguing storylines for Stanley Cup Final

Panthers HC Paul Maurice has a strong opinion of his team

Mitch Marner builds list of eight teams he is willing to sign with

Veteran Jets goalie unexpectedly walks away from NHL

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Stars’ Pete DeBoer’s Comments on Jake Oettinger Were Off-Base

Less than eight minutes into the Dallas Stars‘ do-or-die Game 5 matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, starting goaltender Jake Oettinger was yanked from the crease.

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The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Breaking down Pete DeBoer’s comments on Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger

Following the Dallas Stars’ 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night, eliminating them from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff, Stars’ Head Coach Pete

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / May 30

Déjà Vu in Dallas?: Oettinger Drama Echoes Patrick Roy’s Montreal Exit

Jake Oettinger‘s early exit in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final—and the comments that followed by his head coach when the Stars were officially eliminated—may have planted the seeds of a dramatic split between the goaltender and the Dallas Stars.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Oettinger and Stars Done? Plus More NHL News & Rumors

In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars are out of the playoffs, and head coach Pete DeBoer seemingly threw goaltender Jake Oettinger under the bus.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Stars’ DeBoer on pulling Oettinger: ‘We give up two goals on two shots in an elimination game … that’s a pretty big sample size’

The Dallas Stars’ 2024-25 season came to an end Thursday night, losing 6-3 to the Edmonton Oilers and finding themselves eliminated after five games in the Western Conference Final.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / May 30

Stars' DeBoer throws Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Stars HC Peter DeBoer throws goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer made the shocking decision to pull his starting goalie, Jake Oettinger, just seven minutes into Thursday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Edmonton advances

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Oilers advance

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Edmonton advances

Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is officially set.

Connor McDavid is second-fastest player to 100 postseason assists

Watch: Jeff Skinner finally scores first career playoff goal in 15th season

Stars HC Peter DeBoer throws goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus

Kraken hire new head coach

Capitals accidentally start retirement rumor about Alex Ovechkin

Teams that could define the offseason

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Have the Oilers solved Jake Oettinger?

The Edmonton Oilers are up in the series after a dominating performance last game. Today on Daily Faceoff Live, Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton discuss Jake Oettinger versus the Oilers.

Dallas Stars News / Oilersnation / May 26

‘He’s one of the best response goalies in the league’: Stars confident Jake Oettinger will bounce back in Game 4

The Edmonton Oilers hammered the Dallas Stars 6-1 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on Sunday afternoon, taking a 2-1 series lead with the victory.

NHL News / Oilersnation / May 21

Oilers need to ‘create chaos’ in order to beat Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger

The rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars gets going tonight. Much like last year, the series begins in the Lone Star State before returning to Oil Country this Sunday.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

Stars Need Jake Oettinger to Be Their X-Factor to Get Past the Oilers

The Dallas Stars are set to face the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final for the second straight season. This is the Stars’ third consecutive trip to the Western Conference Final, and they will be looking to return to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2020.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Stars’ Jake Oettinger is as clutch as it gets in the playoffs

The Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven second-round series on Tuesday night, thanks to a hat trick from forward Michael Granlund and a 31-save performance from goaltender Jake Oettinger.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / October 17