Miro Heiskanen: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 8

Dallas Stars bracing for salary cap drama as Thomas Harley's rise puts pressure on Miro Heiskanen's deal

The Dallas Stars begin the 2025-26 season with their championship window wide open, but behind the scenes, one of the biggest storylines is already heating up.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 30

Dallas Stars rumors: Dallas Stars blueliner could be set for major payday

The Dallas Stars are facing a critical salary cap decision as young defenceman Thomas Harley pushes for a contract extension, with Miro Heiskanen's deal looming large in the background and NHL rumours heating up ahead of the 2025-26 season.

EA Sports just revealed Miro Heiskanen's NHL 26 rating, and it might surprise Stars fans

EA Sports has released NHL 26 defenseman ratings, and while Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar sit at the top, Miro Heiskanen once again earns his place among the NHL's elit.

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Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 24

NHL Network places Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley on its list of top NHL defensemen

NHL Network has ranked Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley among the NHL's top 20 defensemen, proving the Dallas Stars' blue line is among the best. The Dallas Stars are already known for their deep forward group, but NHL Network's latest rankings show their defensive core is just as impressive.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 17

Thomas Harley's rise proves he's more than just Miro Heiskanen's partner

The Dallas Stars knew they had a future cornerstone when they drafted Thomas Harley, but few expected the 23-year-old to be ranked alongside names like Adam Fox, Rasmus Dahlin, and Victor Hedman this early in his career.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 16

Here is where NHL Network ranks Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley among NHL's top defensemen

The Dallas Stars already boast one of the NHL's deepest forward groups, but now, NHL Network has made it clear their defense is just as formidable. In its latest rankings of the league's top 20 defensemen, two Dallas stars, Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley, made the cut.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Barkov, Heiskanen among six players named to Finland’s initial 2026 Olympic roster

The first set of names to represent The Lions has been released. On Monday, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) released the first six names on the roster for Team Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 11

Hutson, Slavin and Heiskanen are names to watch in future Norris Trophy battles

On Wednesday, the NHL announced that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar won the Norris Trophy as the league’s top defenseman for the 2024-2025 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 22

Explosive third period helps Stars rally over Oilers in Game 1

The Western Conference Final started Wednesday night with the Dallas Stars beating the Edmonton Oilers, 6-3. Here are some key takeaways from the Stars' Game 1 win in Dallas.

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Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / May 18

Stars have every necessary ingredient to win Stanley Cup

Dallas has star players who can score and take over games, an elite defenseman and a potential series-changing goalie.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 14

Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm could return for Conference Finals

Nicholas J. Cotsonika: Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen returned to the lineup last night for Game 4. Heiskanen has been out with a knee injury since January 28th.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

What to expect from Stars’ Miro Heiskanen in return from knee injury

Miro Heiskanen is expected to make his long-awaited return to the lineup Tuesday when the Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets for Game 4 of their second-round series, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer told Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Stars activate key defenseman from LTIR

He has been out of the lineup since Jan. 28 after suffering a lower-body injury against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / May 13

Stars D Miro Heiskanen expected to make playoff debut in Game 4

Barring a setback, Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is expected to return for Tuesday night's Game 4 against the visiting Winnipeg Jets, Dallas coach Pete DeBoer said.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen expected to return to lineup in Game 4

Miro Heiskanen is expected to make his long-awaited return to the lineup Tuesday when the Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets for Game 4 of their second-round series, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer told Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Stars set to get major reinforcements for second round of Stanley Cup playoffs

The Dallas Stars just knocked off the Colorado Avalanche in a nail-biting seven-game thriller—and they did it without their top goal-scorer and a top defenseman.

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen attends morning skate, considered day-to-day

The Dallas Stars are getting close to having their top blueliner back in the lineup. After the team’s morning skate, head coach Pete DeBoer told the media that defenseman Miro Heiskanen is now considered day-to-day, though he will miss the Stars’ series opener against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / April 19

Stars D Miro Heiskanen skates, out for Game 1 vs. Avalanche

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen participated in the morning skate on Saturday but will not play in Game 1 of Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Stars' season-ending losing streak shouldn't be a concern going into playoffs

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Stars’ Miro Heiskanen won’t return for playoffs opener against Avalanche

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen’s injury absence will extend into the postseason as on Monday team general manager Jim Nill confirmed that the veteran blue-liner will be unavailable for Game 1 of its opening-round series versus the Central Division rival Colorado Avalanche, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 18

Stars D Miro Heiskanen (knee) could miss 1st round of playoffs

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen could miss the opening round of the playoffs due to his knee injury, head coach Pete DeBoer said Tuesday. Heiskanen, 25, has been sidelined since Jan.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / February 4

Injury to top defender may have silver lining for Dallas Stars

There is a rather significant silver lining to this that could benefit the Stars in the long run if they play their cards right.

Bad news for Maple Leafs as goalie Joseph Woll faces new setback

Top-pairing defenseman emerges as potential trade target for Maple Leafs

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Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30

Miro Heiskanen Injury Update: Week-to-Week, 4 Nations Doubtful

The Dallas Stars could be without star defenseman Miro Heiskanen for the foreseeable future, and he might miss the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. Heiskanen has been ruled out week-to-week with an injury.