DALLAS STARS NEWS

Being evaluated for injury Hakanpaa (undisclosed) is undergoing evaluation for an injury Thursday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Stars have not released any details about Hakanpaa's injury, so it's unclear if it's related to the knee injury that had him contemplating surgery over the summer. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids concussion Faksa (upper body) did not suffer a concussion in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Avalanche, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Faksa is still healing after needing stitches following a hit by Nate Clurman. Expect the Stars to be cautious with Faksa -- he may not play in the team's last two preseason games, but he still has a decent chance to be available for Opening Night versus the Blues.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skates twice this week Hintz (upper body) skated Tuesday and Thursday, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Stars have expressed little worry over Hintz's injury -- as a top-line player, he doesn't necessarily need to appear in preseason games to be ready at the start of the season. He'll probably be out Thursday versus the Blues, but he hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's preseason finale against the Wild.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will skate this weekend Johnston (upper body) recently underwent a non-surgical procedure and is expected to skate over the weekend, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact This effectively rules Johnston out of the Stars' final two preseason games. The 20-year-old's return to the ice bodes well for his Opening Night availability next Thursday versus the Blues. Once healthy, Johnston figures to play in a middle-six role with some power-play time in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' camp injuries highlight the importance of depth — starting with Tyler Seguin Injuries to Hintz, Johnston and Faksa have provided the Stars with a sense of reality.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mid-Penn field hockey stars for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 Top performances reported to PennLive on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Kyle McDonald joins Stars training camp roster after being recalled from AHL affiliate McDonald signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Stars in March and was loaned to the Texas Stars on Oct. 2.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Promoted by Dallas McDonald was recalled by Dallas on Wednesday.

Impact McDonald's promotion might be related to Radek Faksa sustaining an upper-body injury during Tuesday's game against Colorado. McDonald scored 34 goals and 52 points in 43 appearances with OHL North Bay last season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars' big question: Is Dallas' blue line deep enough to go the distance? The Stars have an elite No. 1 defenseman in Miro Heiskanen, but the rest of Dallas' blue line lags a bit.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dallas Stars 2023-24 season preview Led by a star-studded core, Dallas should be a force in the West this season.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mid-Penn field hockey stars for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 Top performances reported to PennLive on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Stars suffer first preseason loss in overtime battle vs. Avalanche Hopefully the phrase “Stars lose in overtime” won’t cause any flashbacks to last season for Dallas fans.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Leaves Tuesday's game Faksa required stitches after getting boarded by the Avalanche's Nate Clurman in Tuesday's preseason game, Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Aside from the stitches, no further information on Faksa's status was provided by head coach Pete DeBoer. The 29-year-old Faksa is projected to be the Stars' fourth-line center in 2023-24. Assuming this injury is minor, he should be good to go for Opening Night on Oct. 12 versus the Blues.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Johnston (upper body) won't play in Tuesday's preseason contest against Colorado, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

Impact Johnston has been dealing with a "bit of tweak," according to coach Pete DeBoer. Despite Johnston suffering a slight setback in his recovery, DeBoer said the issue is "nothing major or concerning." Johnston racked up 24 goals and 41 points in 82 games during his rookie campaign in 2022-23. Consider him day-to-day for now.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LeBrun: Are the Stars feeling the pressure to take the final step? Catching up with GM Jim Nill Stars GM Jim Nill knows that Stars mainstays like Jamie Benn and Joe Pavelski aren't getting any younger — and that he's not either.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mid-Penn field hockey stars for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 Top performances reported to PennLive on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

Waived Monday Pouliot was waived by Dallas on Monday.

Impact Pouliot posted two assists, nine blocked shots and 10 hits in eight appearances with the Sharks last season. He also provided four goals and 25 points over 37 outings with AHL San Jose during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waiver wire Karlstron was put on waivers Monday.

Impact Karlstrom collected 10 goals and 26 points in 47 games with AHL Texas last season. In five outings for Dallas in 2022-23, he was credited with six shots on goal.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on waivers Caamano was put on waivers Monday.

Impact Caamano contributed two goals and 11 points in 29 appearances with AHL Texas last season. He has one goal and two assists in 36 career NHL appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Put on waivers Bayreuther was placed on waivers Monday.

Impact If he clears, Bayreuther will report to AHL Texas. He supplied two goals, 12 assists, 61 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and 54 hits in 51 games with Columbus last season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars stock report: Duchene's fit, Seguin's role, power-play changes, more Plus, top prospects Logan Stankoven and Mavrik Bourque have both looked as advertised throughout training camp.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mid-Penn field hockey stars for Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 Top performances reported to PennLive on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM