The Dallas Stars didn’t have much to worry about this summer. They went to the Western Conference Finals last season, and while they were trumped by the Oilers in six games, all signs point towards Dallas only improving more as young stars like Wyatt Johnston, Logan Stankoven, and Thomas Harley get another summer of training under their belt. That’s permitted a quiet … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Dallas Stars
Tristan Bertucci Traded To OHL Barrie
Stars defense prospect Tristan Bertucci is on the move as OHL Flint announced they’ve moved him to Barrie as part of a three-team swap. The 19-year-old was a second-round pick by Dallas in 2023, going 61st overall; he has already signed his entry-level contract. Bertucci played in 61 games with the Firebirds last season, notching 10 goals and 34 assists while adding four … [Read more...] about Tristan Bertucci Traded To OHL Barrie
Snapshots: CHL/NCAA, Hovorka, Tiefensee
The NCAA is facing major pressure to lift one of its biggest barriers to entry for men’s ice hockey after a class-action lawsuit was levied against them on Monday, alleging the association is “violating antitrust laws by preventing hockey players who appeared in Canadian Hockey League games from competing for NCAA teams.” Today, Sean Gentille of The Athletic broke down the … [Read more...] about Snapshots: CHL/NCAA, Hovorka, Tiefensee
Stars Sign Magnus Hellberg To Two-Way Deal
The Stars have signed UFA goaltender Magnus Hellberg to a two-way contract, per a team announcement. Hellberg’s appealing size, at 6’6″ and 209 lbs, helped him get drafted by the Predators in the second round in 2011. The 33-year-old has since solidified himself as a journeyman, dressing for six NHL teams, five AHL teams, and six different pro teams in China, Russia and … [Read more...] about Stars Sign Magnus Hellberg To Two-Way Deal
Snapshots: Bourque, Ohgren, Hurlbert
It’s becoming abundantly clear that Mavrik Bourque will be on the Stars’ opening night roster after being crowned the AHL’s Most Valuable Player last season. The 22-year-old center is “ready for the NHL,” and it’s his “turn to start grabbing it,” Dallas general manager Jim Nill told NHL.com’s Tracey Myers. Bourque, a late first-round pick by Dallas in 2020, exploded to lead the … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Bourque, Ohgren, Hurlbert