Saturday: The Stars officially announced the signing. GM Jim Nill released the following statement: Wyatt has established himself as one of the best young forwards in the NHL. His skill, maturity, and dedication to the game has already made him a valuable contributor and we believe he will be a huge asset for us moving forward. Friday: According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Sign Wyatt Johnston To Five-Year Extension
Dallas Stars Recall Lian Bichsel
According to a team announcement, the Dallas Stars have reassigned defenseman Lian Bichsel to their AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. Although the reassignment came with a formal announcement from the team, it should only serve as a paper transaction for Bichsel to ensure he’s eligible for the Calder Cup playoffs. The rookie defenseman has scored two goals and three assists in 20 … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Recall Lian Bichsel
Stars Expected To Acquire, Extend Mikko Rantanen
The Stars will get an extension done for winger Mikko Rantanen and acquire him in a blockbuster deal with the Hurricanes. Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, it’ll be an eight-year contract worth $96MM, worth a cap hit of $12MM. Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff reports Dallas is sending rookie forward Logan Stankoven and a pair of first-rounders to Carolina in return. Frank Seravalli … [Read more...] about Stars Expected To Acquire, Extend Mikko Rantanen
Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings, Golden Knights, Panthers Calling On Mikko Rantanen
9:44 a.m.: Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic adds the Golden Knights and Panthers as teams who have made legitimate pitches for Rantanen in the last 24 hours, also moving the player to the top of his pre-deadline board. Vegas would need retention on Carolina’s part to get a deal done with $2.4MM in deadline cap space, with the Hurricanes likely targeting someone like … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings, Golden Knights, Panthers Calling On Mikko Rantanen
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. There’s a mutual desire for a maximum eight-year commitment, but Dallas’ offers have ranged between $8MM and $8.5MM annually, Marek writes. That’s not likely enough to convince Johnston to extend … [Read more...] about Stars, Wyatt Johnston Discussing Eight-Year Extension