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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Stars Facing Tough Offseason With Multiple Agents
The Dallas Stars will head into another offseason riding the disappointment of falling short again in the playoffs. After taking down the Avalanche and the Jets, the Stars would be outmatched in the Western Conference Final by the Edmonton Oilers. With their season now over, they will look to regroup in the offseason as they will decide on the number of free agent signings that lie before them. Stars Defenseman From Playoff Run Sent Down to AHL Stars Defenseman From Playoff Run Sent Down to AHL The Advertisement Dallas Stars may have been knocked out of the Western Conference Finals already, but their minor league team in the AHL, the Texas Stars are still fighting for a chance. Ahead of the Stars playoff run, they called up Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws for some additional depth. Now that the Stars have been thumped from the NHL postseason, they will have to look inward and restructure the roster to propel themselves from Stanley Cup pretenders to contender. Dallas heads into the summer with seven unrestricted free agents and ample salary cap space. The conflict going into the offseason is not if the Stars should resign these free agents, but do these players deserve to return to Dallas. Of the seven Dallas players set to hit free agency this summer, the two deserving players to make a return should be Mikael Granlund and Colin Blackwell. Granlund arrived in Dallas during the NHL Trade Deadline and made a major impact in contributing seven goals and 21 points. Colin Blackwell has provided a physical presence while also tallying points during his first season in Dallas. A complete turnover in the offseason would not be out of the question for General Manager Jim Nill as the rumor mill is already swirling that forward Jason Robertson could be on the trade block this offseason. Follow all of Adam Denker's work on X: denkyd8nk
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Texas Stars receive emergency reinforcements Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws from Dallas amid Western Conference Final collapse
The Texas Stars are hanging by a thread in the Western Conference Finals, trailing 2-0 against the surging Abbotsford Canucks. In a last-ditch move, the Dallas Stars have sent down defenseman Alexander Petrovic and goaltender Ben Kraws. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But with the series already slipping away, it's a move that feels more like a hopeful lifeline than a guaranteed turning point. Dallas Stars deliver reinforcements as Texas faces brink of elimination Just days after being eliminated from the NHL postseason, the Dallas Stars have returned two key players, Alexander Petrovic and Ben Kraws, to the Texas Stars in a move that feels more like triage than tactics. Petrovic, a 33-year-old blueliner, logged 25 points across 55 games with Texas this season. He also stepped up admirably in Dallas, appearing in five regular-season games and suiting up for 17 playoff contests as an injury replacement. His return brings veteran poise to a Texas defense that's struggled to contain Abbotsford's speed and precision. Then there's Ben Kraws, the lesser-known but potentially pivotal piece. The 24-year-old goaltender only appeared in three games for Texas this season, spending the bulk of his time with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads, where he recorded a solid 23-12-5 record, a 2.88 goals-against average, and five shutouts. He's been riding shotgun as Dallas' third-string goalie during their postseason journey, but suddenly, he may be thrust into the fire in the AHL's highest-stakes series. This move from Dallas feels more like a reaction to trouble than a planned boost. The Texas Stars have struggled to keep pace with Abbotsford, and being down 2-0 in the series shows just how tough it's been. Bringing in reinforcements now, no matter how experienced might be asking too much, too late. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It also raises the question of whether the Dallas Stars left Texas short-handed while chasing their own playoff goals. Now that their NHL run is over, sending players down feels more like an afterthought than a well-timed, impactful move. Also Read: With their backs against the wall, Texas needs more than just fresh legs. Petrovic and Kraws bring some hope, but hope alone won't be enough. If the Stars want to keep their Calder Cup dream alive, it's going to take grit, focus, and maybe a little bit of playoff magic.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas Stars Loan Alex Petrovic And Ben Kraws To Texas Stars
The Texas Stars have received some reinforcements for their Western Conference Finals showdown as defenseman Alexander Petrovic and goaltender Ben Kraws have been returned to the team by the Dallas Stars. Petrovic recorded 25 points in 55 games for Texas this season and appeared in five regular season NHL games before playing a sizeable role in 17 playoff games for Dallas due to various injuries. Advertisement The 33-year-old will add stability to Texas' blueline as they look to dig out of the 2-0 hole they find themselves in against the Abbotsford Canucks. Kraws appeared in three games for Texas this season but spent the majority of his time with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads where he had a 23-12-5 record with a 2.88 GAA, .910 SP and five shutouts. The 24-year-old was serving as the third goalie for the Dallas Stars during their playoff run. Check out The Hockey News' Dallas Stars team site. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more. Photo Credit: © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Connor Brown returning to active duty for Edmonton Oilers in Cup final
Article content But that void was made much less bleak and endless by Brown rejoining his teammates for practice Sunday, marking his return from injury after Stars defenceman Alexander Petrovic put shoulder to chin, creaming the Oilers forward along the boards in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. 'I think he will be fine,' Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said. 'Obviously, you saw him on the ice and double-shifting. 'And I'm pretty sure and confident that he will be fine for Game 1.' Brown has eight points (five goals, three assists) in 14 games so far in the playoffs, but is expected to get elevated to a top-six role in Hyman's absence. 'I've got no idea what the line combinations are. Obviously, I'm not trying to put my coaching hat on or anything like that,' said Brown, who was wearing a grey practice jersey denoting the fifth line Sunday. 'It's just my job to be ready to go.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Crown In Hockey Canada Trial Alleges NHL Player 'Feigned Memory Loss' During Testimony, But Judge Rules Against It
Jets Unhappy and Left Feeling Let Down After Controversial Goal Call Doesn't Go Their Way The Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars were tied at two goals apiece in the third period of Game 3 before a lengthy review call determined that Alexander Petrovic kicked the puck towards the goal, and Connor Hellebuyck propelled it into his net.
