Dallas Stars News

Matt Duchene has been placed on unconditional waivers with purpose of a buyout.

Duchene had 22 goals, 34 assists, 168 SOG, 32 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus through 71 games with Nashville in 2022-23 but has been placed on unconditional waivers with the purpose of a buyout Friday. The 32-year-old centre has been one of the Predators' best players for years, but was expected to carry a $8 million cap hit into 2023-24 for three more season and will therefore only cost the Predators $2.56 million next season. The veteran is just 24 games from reaching the 1000 game plateau, having picked up 316 goals and 744 points across his 14 year career.

Matt Duchene
Evgenii Dadonov has signed a two-year, $4.5 Million contract extension ($2.25 Million AAV) with Dallas.

Dadonov had seven goals, 26 assists, 110 SOG, 18 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 73 games with both Dallas and Montreal through 2022-23 and has signed a two-year, $4.5 Million contract extension ($2.25 Million AAV) with the Stars Tuesday. The 34-year-old right-winger was acquired by Dallas in February and succeeded with three goals and 15 points in 23 games.

Evgenii Dadonov
The Stars signed Alex Petrovic to a one-year, two-way contract.

Petrovic has been a depth member of the Stars' organization for the last two seasons, appearing in all 71 games for the Texas Stars (AHL) in back-to-back seasons. Petrovic finished the 2023 season with. 27 points (9G / 18A) in 71 games.

Alex Petrovic
Evgenii Dadonov (lower-body) did not travel with the Stars' and will be out again for Game 5 vs. Vegas.

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to a lower-body injury and did not play in Game 4 and is now expected to miss at least Game 5 as he did not travel with Dallas to Vegas. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Evgenii Dadonov
Evgenii Dadonov (lower-body) will be out for Game 4 vs. Vegas.

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to a lower-body injury and is will not be available for the Stars' lineup for Game 4. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Evgenii Dadonov
Mavrik Bourque has been recalled from Texas (AHL) ahead of Game 4 vs. Vegas.

Bourque had 20 goals, 27 assists, and 18 PIMs through 70 games with Texas (AHL) this season and has been recalled to Dallas for the first time ahead of Game 4. Bourque has a chance to dress as the Stars are without Jamie Benn (suspension) and Evgenii Dadonov (LBI injury), but Dallas has stated they will be keeping their lineup a secret until game-time. The 21-year-old has never played a game in the NHL.

Mavrik Bourque
Jamie Benn has been suspended for two games for cross-checking Vegas' Mark Stone.

Benn was ejected and received a match penalty after playing just 0:42 TOI for cross-check on Vegas' Mark Stone during Game 3 and will be suspended for the next two games. The 33-year-old Stars' captain had been enjoying a solid post season to date, with three goals, eight assists, 36 SOG, 51 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus through 16 games.

Jamie Benn
Evgenii Dadonov (undisclosed) is doubtful to play in Game 4 vs. Vegas.

Dadonov left Game 3 vs. Vegas after just 2:52 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and is now doubtful to return to the Stars' lineup for Game 4. The 34-year-old has ben incredibly solid throughout the playoffs thus far, with four goals, 10 points, 29 SOG, two PIMs and a +5 plus/minus through 16 games so far this post season.

Evgenii Dadonov
Jake Oettinger will start Game 4 vs. Vegas.

Oettinger was pulled after allowing three goals on five shots (.400 SV%) in seven minutes in a horrific Game 3 loss as Vegas took a 3-0 series lead with an easy victory over Dallas. The 24-year-old has struggled throughout the playoffs despite having a strong regular season, with his 8-8-0 record, 3.02 GAA and .895 SV%. He will hope to get things back on track and keep the Stars alive with a Victory in Game 4 vs Vegas, who closed out the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Jake Oettinger
Jake Oettinger will start Game 3 vs. Vegas.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) as Dallas fell to 0-2 in the Western Conference Final as Vegas beat the Stars 3-2 in overtime. The 24-year-old has had an up-and-down playoffs up to this point, proven by his 8-7-0 record, 2.84 GAA and .901 SV%. He will hope to get Dallas in the win column for the first time vs Vegas, who closed out the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Jake Oettinger
Jake Oettinger was in the starters' crease at morning skate ahead of Game 3 vs. Vegas.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 24 shots (.875 SV%) as Dallas fell to 0-2 in the Western Conference Final as Vegas beat the Stars 3-2 in overtime. The 24-year-old has had an up-and-down playoffs up to this point, proven by his 8-7-0 record, 2.84 GAA and .901 SV%. He will hope to get Dallas in the win column for the first time vs Vegas, who closed out the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Jake Oettinger
Jake Oettinger will start Game 7 vs. Seattle.

Oettinger was pulled after allowing four goals on 18 shots (.778 SV%) in Game 6 as Seattle tied the series after a 6-3 victory over Dallas. The 24-year-old has been very up-and-down in his third postseason, as he is 7-5-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .900 SV%. He will hope to close out Seattle in Game 7 on Monday, who finished the regular season fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.52).

Jake Oettinger
Mason Marchment (upper-body) is travelling for Game 6 and will be a game-time decision.

Marchment left Game 4 after just three shifts and 2:32 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and did not play in Game 5 vs. Seattle but is traveling with the team and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup. If the 27-year-old is out of the Stars' lineup it will create a big hole as the left winger has three goals, two assists, nine SOG and 16 PIMs through 10 games.

Mason Marchment