Impact Bichsel will return to the Stars' lineup after missing their last game Friday. The 20-year-old blueliner has two goals, five points and a plus-6 rating through 22 games in his rookie campaign.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
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Returning Sunday Bichsel (illness) will play Sunday against the Avalanche, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Ruled out against Jets Bichsel (illness) won't be in the lineup for Friday's clash with Winnipeg, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
Impact Bichsel will be replaced in the lineup by Brendan Smith, who will be suiting up for the first time since March 2 against the Blues. For his part, the 20-year-old Bichsel has managed two goals on 21 shots, three assists and 90 hits while averaging 14:57 of ice time this year.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Friday Bichsel (illness) is likely to be a game-time Friday in Winnipeg, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.
Impact Bichsel was under the weather when he woke up Thursday, coach Peter DeBoer said, and was unsure whether or not Bicshel would be able to travel Thursday. The 20-year-old defenseman has two goals, three assists and 90 hits over 22 outings with Dallas this season. Should Bicshel sit out Friday. look for Brendan Smith to enter the lineup.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled by Dallas Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.
Impact Bichsel was sent down by the Stars in a paper move earlier Friday, and he'll officially rejoin the NHL club after spending less than a day in the minors. Over 20 appearances with Dallas this year, he's racked up two goals, three assists, 83 hits and 12 blocked shots while averaging 14:54 of ice time.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Friday Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Friday.
Impact Bichsel's demotion is almost certainly designed to give the Stars some more roster and cap flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Since mid-December, the 20-year-old blueliner has played in 20 NHL games for Dallas and will likely be recalled from the minors ahead of Saturday's clash with Edmonton.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Friday Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Friday.
Impact Bichsel's demotion is almost certainly designed to give the Stars some more roster and cap flexibility ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Since mid-December, the 20-year-old blueliner has played in 20 NHL games for Dallas and will likely be recalled from the minors ahead of Saturday's clash with Edmonton.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
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Available to return Bichsel (concussion) is expected to be an option to play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact Bichsel could replace Brendan Smith in the lineup after missing the last three games. The 20-year-old Bichsel has two goals, five points, 15 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and 73 hits across 18 NHL appearances this season.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful Sunday Bichsel (concussion) isn't likely to play Sunday against St. Louis though he's considered probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Devils, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning N...
Impact It appears that Bichsel will miss a third straight game since suffering a concussion last week against the Islanders, though the 20-year-old defenseman has been skating in practice and appears poised to return early next week. Bichsel has two goals and five points in 18 games with Dallas this season.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Friday Bichsel (concussion) is skating but has been ruled out against the Kings on Friday, according to Brien Rea of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest.
Impact Bichsel was injured against the Islanders on Sunday and has already missed one game ahead of Friday's tilt against LA. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman has two goals, three assists and 73 hits across 18 appearances for Dallas this season. The good news is that he has been progressing and could return as early as Sunday versus St. Louis.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocol Bichsel is in concussion protocol and will be sidelined for at least five to six days, according to Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.
Impact With Bichsel's timeline in mind, the left-shot blueliner is in danger of missing Dallas' next two games. The 20-year-old sustained the injury in Sunday's game against the Islanders and did not return. Brendan Smith will slot in on the third pairing Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, most likely alongside Matt Dumba.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Injured on Long Island Bichsel sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's game against the Islanders and will not return.
Impact Bichsel was on the receiving end of a hard hit in the second period from Casey Cizikas, who received a five-minute major penalty on the play. The Stars can ill-afford to lose Bichsel -- Miro Heiskanen (knee) is on the shelf, and they will be without Nils Lundkvist (shoulder) for the rest of the campaign. Brendan Smith will draw back into the lineup Tuesday in Columbus if Bichsel is unable to suit up.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned from minors Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Tuesday.
Impact Bichsel rejoins the Stars after being sent down before the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The left-shot blueliner should be able to carve out a consistent role due to long-term injuries to Miro Heiskanen (knee) and Nils Lundkvist (shoulder). Bichsel has registered two goals, three assists and a plus-6 rating across 16 games this season.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Drops back to AHL Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Saturday.
Impact Bichsel had two assists, five shots on goal, four PIM, two hits and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks. He'll likely be back with the big club following the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as he has been filling in for Miro Heiskanen (knee) on the blue line. Bichsel has earned five points with 64 hits, a plus-6 rating and 14 shots on net over his first 16 NHL appearances.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Posts helper in win Bichsel notched an assist and four hits in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
Impact This was Bichsel's first career helper, though he opened his NHL career with two goals over three games in December. The 20-year-old blueliner has a chance to carve out a role as a regular during Miro Heiskanen's (knee) absence, though Bichsel will be competing with Brendan Smith and Matt Dumba for regular minutes. Bichsel is at three points, seven shots on net, 50 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances. His fantasy value is highest in formats that reward physicality, and he should be on the radar in dynasty leagues, though offense is unlikely to be a significant part of his production in the long run.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Thursday,
Impact Bichsel was returned to the AHL on Dec. 30 and had no points in seven games, giving him three goals and nine points in 28 AHL games this season. The 20-year-old has two goals and 26 hits across eight NHL games this season. Bichsel is likely to be a healthy scratch when the Stars face Vegas on Friday, barring any injuries to their top-six defensemen.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Bichsel was assigned to AHL Texas on Monday, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.
Impact Bichsel has two goals, four shots on net, two blocked shots and 26 hits in eight NHL appearances this season. If Bichsel isn't back with Dallas before Tuesday's game and Matt Dumba (upper body) remains on injured reserve, Brendan Smith could play against Buffalo.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to Dallas Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Impact Bichsel has played six games at the NHL level this season, scoring a pair of goals. The 20-year-old was selected 18th overall in 2022 and the Stars are quite enamored with the behemoth defenseman who already has 20 hits in the NHL, including six versus Utah on Monday.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL Bichsel was loaned to AHL Texas on Monday.
Impact Bichsel made his sixth appearance of the season Monday, compiling six hits and one blocked shot in a 3-2 win over Utah. The Swiss blueliner's 11:58 of ice time was the lowest among Dallas' defensemen, so he might benefit from more consistent playing time in the AHL. Bichsel has found the back of the net twice but has yet to register an assist at the NHL level in 2024-25.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Called back up Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.
Impact Bichsel was sent to the AHL on Thursday, but he'll rejoin the NHL club a day later. The 20-year-old has made four appearances for Dallas across the past week, racking up two goals and 13 hits while averaging 15:24 of ice time. Bichsel should have a chance to suit up Friday against the Rangers if Thomas Harley (illness) or Nils Lundkvist (illness) are unavailable.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to AHL Bichsel was loaned to AHL Texas on Thursday.
Impact Bichsel has spent most of the past week with Dallas and has made an impression during his first taste of NHL action, logging two goals and 13 hits while averaging 15:24 of ice time over four appearances. It's not yet clear whether the 20-year-old will rejoin the NHL club ahead of Friday's game against the Rangers, but whether he's called back up will likely depend on whether Thomas Harley (illness) or Nils Lundkvist (illness) are able to return.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NHL.COM
Tallies in win Bichsel scored a goal and added four hits in Monday's 3-1 win over the Capitals.
Impact Bichsel's shot banked in off a Capitals defenseman at 17:35 of the second period, and that stood as the game-winning goal. The 20-year-old defenseman has two goals, three shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-2 rating through his first three NHL outings. The Stars will likely remain cautious with his minutes, but his strong play could force them to keep him around with the big club even once Matt Dumba (upper body) and Thomas Harley (illness) are healthy.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from AHL Bichsel was summoned from AHL Texas on Monday.
Impact Bichsel has suited up for Dallas in the last two games and could play again in Monday's matchup against Washington. He has one goal, two shots on net and eight hits in two NHL appearances this season. Bichsel has been filling in on the blue line due to the absences of Matt Dumba (upper body) and Nils Lundkvist (illness).
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
