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Wyatt Johnston's viral interview sparks talk of Joe Pavelski making a surprising return to the Dallas Stars

Joe Pavelski's leadership continues to shape the Dallas Stars as Wyatt Johnston's viral interview shows his impact beyond goals and assists. The Dallas Stars may have moved on from Joe Pavelski the player, but a recent viral clip reminded everyone that his presence in Dallas goes far deeper than his scoring totals.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 2

One Dallas Stars star could shock everyone with a career year in 2025-26

The Dallas Stars may already have proven stars in Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and Mikko Rantanen, but the player who could shock the NHL with a career year in 2025-26 is Wyatt Johnston.

Dallas Stars 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 27

Dallas Stars fans will love the subtle change Wyatt Johnston made this summer

It's rare to see a 22-year-old make a major adjustment after his best season yet, but Wyatt Johnston continues to separate himself from the pack. The Dallas

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Five players who could swing the 2025-26 NHL season

Which players heading into 2025-26 will have outsized influences on the fates of their teams with their performances? Here’s an educated guess.

Five NHL teams that got noticeably weaker in the 2025-26 offseason

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 11

Wyatt Johnston shocks fans with major offseason change after breakout year

It's not often a 22-year-old player makes a major adjustment after their best season yet, but Wyatt Johnston isn't like most young NHL forwards. The Dallas Stars center just finished a career year, putting up 71 points and proving he can be a reliable scoring threat in any situation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26

Connor McDavid is on a mission as Oilers take 2-1 series lead

The Edmonton Oilers took a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference Finals on Sunday thanks to a 6-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

After World Championship win, USA pays tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

Pair of key Hurricanes defenders unlikely to play in Game 4

Mitch Marner reportedly rules out six teams in free agency

Red Wings defenseman likely to be traded as rift with team grows quickly

What can the Avalanche do this summer to remain as contenders?

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.

Watch: Thomas Harley's OT goal sends Stars back to Western Conference Final

Watch: Jets' Mark Scheifele scores emotional goal following father's death

A rivalry renewed: Oilers and Stars to meet in Western Conference Final for second straight year

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars could make another deep postseason run after winning Game 7

The Dallas Stars are moving on thanks to a third-period explosion in Game 7 against Colorado on Saturday night.

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies

These NHL players could benefit from a change of scenery trade

One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3

Stars' Mikko Rantanen gets revenge on Avalanche in Game 7

If the Colorado Avalanche didn't already have regrets about trading Mikko Rantanen away this season, they most certainly do now.

Stars could make another deep postseason run after Game 7 win

Stars HC Peter DeBoer adds to unbelievable Game 7 record

Oilers veteran defenseman won't play in the second round

NHL and Gary Bettman called out for playoff scheduling decision

NHL makes big change to draft lottery that should silence conspiracies

One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 29

Around the NHL: Panthers rally in 3rd-period comeback, Johnston, Rantanen lead rout of Avalanche

Welcome to another edition of Around the NHL, where we take a look at current events across the league. With the playoffs in full swing, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be looking across the bracket, where the Florida Panthers have taken a 3-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Dallas Stars are up 3-2 on the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 29

Stars pull away, grab 3-2 series edge on Avalanche

Wyatt Johnston produced two goals and an assist for the Dallas Stars in a 6-2 win against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29

Stanley Cup playoffs takeaways: Controversial hit could lead to Aaron Ekblad suspension

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Monday with two more games. Here are our takeaways as the Panthers and Stars moved closer to the second round.

Panthers stun Lightning with two goals in 11 seconds to take series lead

Florida’s Niko Mikkola tossed for boarding

Stars pull away, grab a 3-2 series edge on the Avalanche

Penguins, Mike Sullivan split makes sense for both sides

Vezina Trophy finalists named

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The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / March 7

Wyatt Johnston Signs Huge 5-Yr Deal with the Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars have locked in forward Wyatt Johnston with a five-year contract extension worth $8.4 million per season. The deal, announced by both Darren Dreger and Elliotte Friedman, caps off what has been an incredibly busy day for the Stars organization.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Report: Stars sign Wyatt Johnston to five-year contract extension

The Dallas Stars have signed center Wyatt Johnston to a five-year contract extension worth $8.4 million per season, reports TSN’s Darren Dreger. Skating

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Stars to sign Wyatt Johnston to massive extension

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Dallas Stars have agreed to a five-year, $42M extension with forward Wyatt Johnston.

Stars to acquire, extend Mikko Rantanen on max-term deal

Stars net OT winner to complete comeback over Flames

Devils sign Johnathan Kovacevic to five-year contract extension

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 3

Wyatt Johnston, rising Stars tangle with Devils

The streaking Dallas Stars try to keep the goals coming when they host the Jack Hughes-less New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. Dallas leads the NHL in both wins (19) and goals (98) since Dec.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3

Stars, Wyatt Johnston Discussing Eight-Year Extension

The Stars are putting forth their best effort to finalize an extension for emerging center Wyatt Johnston before Friday’s trade deadline, Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff reports Monday.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

The Sheet Blog: Stars, Wyatt Johnston working on contract extension

To no surprise, I’m told the Dallas Stars and Wyatt Johnston are working away at what his next deal will look like. Ideally, Stars GM Jim Nill would prefer to have Johnston’s number nailed down before making Trade Deadline moves, but this isn’t a perfect world.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / March 2

Wyatt Johnston's 3 power-play goals lead Stars past Blues

Wyatt Johnston scored a hat trick to lead the host Dallas Stars past the St. Louis Blues 6-3 on Sunday. Dallas went 4-for-4 with the man advantage and Johnston scored three of those power-play goals to give him 21 goals on the season.

Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / January 29

Wyatt Johnston caps hat trick in OT as Stars top Knights

Wyatt Johnston scored a natural hat trick, including the game-winner 20 seconds into overtime, as the Dallas Stars rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.