As a result of extensions handed out to Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen, the Stars enter the summer with less than $5MM in cap room, per PuckPedia, with several roster spots to fill. Obviously, they’ll need to trim some salary somewhere but instead of looking to move some of their pricier role players, Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek posits the idea of moving Jason Robertson. … [Read more...] about Should The Stars Consider Trading Robertson?
Alexander Petrovic Clears Waivers, Assigned To AHL
1:20 PM: Petrovic cleared waivers and has been assigned to AHL Texas, the team announced. Dallas also reassigned goaltender Ben Kraws to Texas. 11:49 AM: The Dallas Stars aren’t done managing their rosters just yet. They’ve placed defenseman Alexander Petrovic on waivers for purpose of assignment to the minor leagues, per PuckPedia. Petrovic appeared in 17 of Dallas’ 18 … [Read more...] about Alexander Petrovic Clears Waivers, Assigned To AHL
Dallas Notes: Benn, Hintz, Lundkvist, Oettinger
For the first time in his career, longtime Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn is heading for free agency. That said, Benn told reporters he intends to play next season — and plans to do so with the Stars, per Taylor Baird of NHL.com. The Stars’ captain said, “I’m going into the summer planning on playing next year. I don’t see myself going anywhere else. This is all I know. … [Read more...] about Dallas Notes: Benn, Hintz, Lundkvist, Oettinger
Oilers’ Zach Hyman Undergoing Wrist Surgery, Likely Out For Season
10:21 a.m.: Hyman’s surgery will be on his wrist, not shoulder, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK relays. 10:04 a.m.: Not only is Hyman’s series over, but he likely won’t be back for Edmonton in a potential Stanley Cup Final matchup either. Head coach Kris Knoblauch tells reporters, including Ryan Rishaug of TSN, that Hyman will undergo surgery today to address the upper-body injury and is … [Read more...] about Oilers’ Zach Hyman Undergoing Wrist Surgery, Likely Out For Season
Hintz Returns After Missing Game Three
After missing Sunday’s game with a leg injury, Stars center Roope Hintz was back in the lineup tonight against Edmonton. He took the place of Evgenii Dadonov who was a healthy scratch. Hintz entered the night tied for second on Dallas in points with 11 through 15 games after putting up 67 in 76 games during the regular season. … [Read more...] about Hintz Returns After Missing Game Three