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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Three burning questions for Dallas Stars as NHL season looms: Bourque's leap, Gulutzan's return, and Lundkvist's chance
NHL-Glen Gulutzan (Credit: Getty Images) The Dallas Stars are gearing up for the upcoming National Hockey League (NHL) season. But key questions remain unanswered as training camp approaches. From emerging talent to coaching changes and defensive depth. The franchise faces critical decisions that could shape its 2025–26 campaign. NHL Prospects : Mavrik Bourque - 23-24 Highlights Mavrik Bourque 's next move When the Dallas Stars traded Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken in June, they opened a prime vacancy on the second line alongside veterans Matt Duchene and Tyler Seguin. One name at the forefront of speculation is Mavrik Bourque. Bourque, the Stars' 2020 first-round pick (No. 30), has been carefully developed within the system and is fresh off a respectable rookie campaign, 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) across 73 games, averaging over 12 minutes per game. At 23, he now has the chance to translate promise into consistent top-six production. The Stars' patient approach suggests they will evaluate him closely in preseason to make him a fixture on that second unit. NHL Young Stars Highlights: Dallas Stars Wyatt Johnston, Mavrik Bourque and Lian Bichsel 🤩 Glen Gulutzan 's second coaching chapter The return of Glen Gulutzan as Dallas Stars head coach brings a distinctly different landscape. All compared to his first stint from 2011 to 2013. Back then, the team was mid-rebuild. Now, the roster is brimming with talent, playoff experience, and championship aspirations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jagati Knee Pain Treatments Might Surprise You Knee Pain Treatment | Search Ads Undo Since leaving Dallas, Gulutzan has gained a wealth of experience working under some of the NHL's most accomplished bench bosses, including Mike Sullivan, Dave Tippett, John Tortorella, Ken Hitchcock, and Kris Knoblauch. That exposure, combined with the evolution of the Stars' roster, positions him to make a more immediate impact. Dallas Stars hire Glen Gulutzan as head coach The team's disappointing scoring output during the Stanley Cup Playoffs has already prompted strategic changes. Gulutzan inherits a club with both established stars and emerging contributors. This is giving him the tools to contend rather than rebuild; his challenge will be fine-tuning the attack while reinforcing defensive stability. Nils Lundkvist 's opportunity On defense, Nils Lundkvist has a pivotal season ahead. Acquired from the New York Rangers in September 2022 for conditional draft picks, the 25-year-old blueliner has yet to cement himself in Dallas' top six. His NHL career-high remains 60 games played in the 2022–23 season, and last year he managed just five assists in 39 appearances. With Cody Ceci and Mathew Dumba not returning, Lundkvist now has a clear path to more ice time. The Stars will expect him to seize the opportunity. And become a reliable presence on the back end. Strong performances in training camp and early-season games could lock in his role. Also Read: NHL trade news: Connor McDavid's big decision between the Edmonton Oilers and Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs stirs speculation Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Signing Mitch Marner Will Not Answer All Of Dallas' Prayers
The Dallas Stars have gotten off to a fast start to their offseason. Following the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final. Following a trade that sent Mason Marchment to Seattle in exchange for draft picks, they then signed Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist to contract extensions. While General Manager JIm Nill sits and ponders his next move, rumors are beginning to swirl that Mitch Marner can be on the Stars' radar come free agency. Mitch Marner is going into the summer with a chance to change the scenery and price of his contract. The 28-yr old is hitting the free agent market after previously playing nine seasons in Toronto. While Marner is very skilled at scoring, his main advantage has been sharing the ice with even more skilled players such as Auston Matthews and William Nylander. The Stars do boast some scorers in their lineup as well, but none of them were able to reach the 85-point threshold. Stars Sign Kole Lind to Two-Way Deal Stars Sign Kole Lind to Two-Way Deal The Dallas Stars have announced that they signed Kole Lind to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Advertisement Mitch Marner does look like an enticing addition to any NHL team who wishes to bolster their scoring, yet the Stars would do well not to go all in on the winger thinking that he is the answer to all their problem. The big hole lurking in the Stars' roster is that they do not have a top scorer. Mikko Rantanen proved in the Stanley Cup Playoffs that he is highly serviceable, yet fizzled out during the second round. Besides the fact that Dallas does not currently have the necessary cap space to even facilitate a high level signing such as Marner, one thing they surely do not need is another secondary scorer. It is yet to be determined whether the Ontario native can carry a team for 82 games, plus the playoffs. As the July 1st free agent period draws nearer, the Dallas Stars will also continue their search for a new head coach after parting ways with Pete DeBoer following a disastrous end to their playoff journey. The Dallas Stars were also recently voted the most favorable destination by all incoming draft picks. The NHL Draft takes place in Los Angeles on June 28th. Follow all of Adam Denker's work on X: denkyd8nk
Reuters
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Stars sign F Mavrik Bourque to 1-year contract
June 21 - Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque signed a one-year contract worth $950,000. Bourque, 23, was in line to become a restricted free agent on July 1. "Mavrik is a dynamic and highly-skilled player whose vision and hockey IQ stand out every time he is on the ice," Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a news release on Friday. "His ability to create plays and elevate the game is something we value deeply in such a young player. We are excited to have him back and are confident he'll continue to make a significant impact for our team." Bourque totaled 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) and a plus-6 rating in 73 games this past season. He was selected by Dallas with the 30th overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dallas Stars re-sign Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist, young players still searching for roles
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have re-signed two young players still searching for roles, with forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Nils Lundkvist agreeing to one-year contracts. Bourque played in 73 regular-season games in 2024-25, but dressed for just three playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. Edmonton beat Dallas in five games after winning in six last year. Advertisement The 23-year-old Bourque signed for $950,000, the Stars said Friday. He tallied 25 points (11 goals) last season. Bourque was the 30th overall pick in the first round by Dallas in 2020. Bourque made his NHL debut on April 6, 2024, the only game he played in 2023-24. He also made one playoff appearance that season. Lundkvist has been a disappointment since the Stars traded a first-round pick for him before the 2022-23 season. He was drafted in the first round by the New York Rangers in 2018. Injuries limited the 24-year-old to 39 games in the regular season, and Lundkvist didn't appear in the postseason after playing sparingly in most of his 12 playoff appearances in 2024. His second consecutive one-year contract is for $1.25 million. Lundkvist has 44 points (nine goals) in 183 games over four seasons. ___ AP NHL:
Associated Press
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Dallas Stars re-sign Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist, young players still searching for roles
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Stars have re-signed two young players still searching for roles, with forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Nils Lundkvist agreeing to one-year contracts. Bourque played in 73 regular-season games in 2024-25, but dressed for just three playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. Edmonton beat Dallas in five games after winning in six last year. The 23-year-old Bourque signed for $950,000, the Stars said Friday. He tallied 25 points (11 goals) last season. Bourque was the 30th overall pick in the first round by Dallas in 2020. Bourque made his NHL debut on April 6, 2024, the only game he played in 2023-24. He also made one playoff appearance that season. Lundkvist has been a disappointment since the Stars traded a first-round pick for him before the 2022-23 season. He was drafted in the first round by the New York Rangers in 2018. Injuries limited the 24-year-old to 39 games in the regular season, and Lundkvist didn't appear in the postseason after playing sparingly in most of his 12 playoff appearances in 2024. His second consecutive one-year contract is for $1.25 million. Lundkvist has 44 points (nine goals) in 183 games over four seasons. ___ AP NHL:
