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Zach Werenski reportedly vetoed a verbal agreement that would have sent him from the Columbus Blue Jackets to the Dallas Stars, blocking the deal despite a verbal agreement; his no-move clause, contract through 2027-28, and preference to stay in the Eastern Conference complicate a potential trade and leave Columbus navigating an uncertain future for its top defenseman.
The Nashville Predators acquired forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Dallas Stars in exchange for Nashville’s 2027 second-round pick and Vegas’ 2028 third-rounder. Bourque, 24, posted 41 points in 82 games last season and could slot into a top-six role, while Lyubushkin provides reliable depth on the third pair. The deal helps Dallas clear cap space ahead of pursuing or re-signing Jason Robertson and gives Nashville a potential boost for secondary scoring, with Bourque and fellow RFAs in contract talks and about $14M in cap room available. The move signals a rapid roster reshaping under new GM Chris MacFarland.
Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski reportedly blocked a trade to the Dallas Stars that would have sent Thomas Harley to Columbus, despite the Jackets having agreed to move him; Werenski supposedly prefers an Eastern Conference destination, and the leaked framework has strained their relationship as training camp approaches. The Stars have also seen another blockbuster deal fall apart with Jason Robertson, signaling a turbulent offseason for Dallas.
On the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman suggested Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski would likely want to win somewhere else, with his no-movement clause limiting a quick Sharks move; Dallas is cited as a sensible destination, and Werenski’s contract through 2027-28 means the situation could shift in two years as San Jose contends around young star Macklin Celebrini.
Dylan Larkin has a full no-trade clause, and while he hasn’t publicly named a destination, reports say he provided teams on his approved list; multiple franchises—led by the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars—are viewed as strong fits, with trade talk centering on swaps of centers, prospects, and draft picks as Detroit balances cap and contingency options.
The Dallas Stars announced a non-binding Letter of Intent to pursue a new arena in Plano as part of a proposed mixed-use sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The LOI, submitted to Plano City Council for a June 8 vote, envisions a development with sports, entertainment, retail, dining and public spaces anchored by the arena, designed in partnership with Levin Holdings & Cawley Partners and Centennial to create a year-round destination and strengthen ties to North Texas fans. The project awaits council approval and further discussions.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series in six games and advance to the second round, buoyed by rookie goalie Jesper Wallstedt and strong defense. Dallas, hampered by injuries to key players, briefly led 2-1 on Bourque’s playoff goal, but Minnesota answered with a go-ahead by Hughes, then Tarasenko’s rebound and a late insurance push, aided by two empty-netters after Dallas pulled the goalie. The Stars outshot the Wild but couldn’t cash in consistently, ending their season despite a 50-win regular season.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 in Game 6 to end Dallas’s run in the Western Conference First Round, after a 2-1 series lead. Dallas struggled with a prolonged even-strength scoring drought, limited depth beyond Robertson and Johnston, and an injury to Roope Hintz, all amid fatigue from extensive playoff play and a compressed Olympic schedule.
Quinn Hughes delivered a signature Game 6 performance, scoring twice and driving plays as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 to clinch the series, underscoring the impact of his midseason blockbuster acquisition and cementing his status as a playoff game-changer.
The Minnesota Wild’s projected lineup for Game 5 against the Dallas Stars features Kaprizov–Hartman–Zuccarello on the top line, Johansson–Eriksson Ek–Boldy on the second, Tarasenko–McCarron–Brink on the third, and Foligno–Sturm–Nick Foligno on the fourth, with defense pairs Hughes–Faber, Brodin–Spurgeon, Middleton–Bogosian, and goalies Wallstedt and Gustavsson. The game is set for Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CT in Dallas at the American Airlines Center, broadcast on FanDuel Sports North/ESPN2 (Gamecenter: R1G5: Wild at Stars).
Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill signed a two-year extension, saying the deal was agreed in March and announced to keep focus on finishing their Cup-contender run amid a season of injuries, with Miro Heiskanen expected to be healthy for the playoffs while Roope Hintz’s status remains uncertain. He credits owner Tom Gaglardi and the organization’s stability, and downplays the ongoing playoff-format debate as Dallas aims for another deep run.
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena with a 5 PM ET puck drop and Country Night festivities. The game will be shown on SportsNet Pittsburgh and heard on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. Penguins notes highlight Kris Letang vs. Dallas, Erik Karlsson’s March surge, Bryan Rust’s point streak, and Evgeni Malkin approaching 1,400 career points, while Sidney Crosby is two assists shy of 1,100 career assists as he chases another milestone.
Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round draft pick; Bunting has 31 points in 61 games this season and can become an unrestricted free agent after the year as Dallas, riding a franchise-best 10-game win streak, bolsters its offense ahead of the trade deadline.
Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Seattle’s third-round pick in 2026, and loan Arttu Hyry to the Texas Stars. Bunting, 30, scored 31 points in 61 games this season and brings goal-scoring ability and physicality to Dallas, adding to his seven-year NHL resume.
Dallas Stars acquire left wing Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round pick, adding scoring depth to support their playoff push as injuries hit their top six. Bunting, 30, had 13 goals and 31 points in 61 games this season, and a corresponding move reassigns Arttu Hyry in Dallas.