Lian Bichsel - NHL News & Rumors

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Defensemen leaving their feet, Bichsel adding to Stars | NHL.com NHL Now: Defensemen leaving their feet, Lian Bichsel adding to Stars

4 DAYS AGO • 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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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).

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to AHL Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Sunday.

Impact Bichsel made an impact in his first two NHL games, scoring a goal while racking up eight hits. The 20-year-old blueliner could find himself back with the Stars if Matt Dumba (upper body) can't suit up in Monday's contest versus Washington.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in NHL debut Bichsel scored his first career goal while adding a team-high five hits, two shots on net, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact In his NHL debut, the 20-year-old defenseman spoiled a shutout bid for Justus Annunen with a quick shot from the top of the faceoff circle midway through the third period. Bichsel, the 18th overall pick in the 2022 Draft, isn't going to see prime ice time on a blue line that already has Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell entrenched in key roles, but he appears ready to handle a regular shift while Matt Dumba (upper body) is sidelined.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

See photos: Lian Bichsel scores debut goal in Stars' loss to Predators 10:09 PM on Dec 12, 2024 CST

DECEMBER 13 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel scores in NHL debut against Predators Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel will make his NHL debut Thursday night.

DECEMBER 13 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Promoted from AHL Bichsel was called up from AHL Texas on Thursday, Brian Rea of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact Bichsel was recalled as Matt Dumba missed practice Wednesday with an upper-body injury and the Stars needed a sixth or seventh defenseman, in case Dumba is unavailable Thursday versus Nashville. Bichsel had three goals and nine points in 21 AHL contests before his recall.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars loan Lian Bichsel, Matěj Blümel to AHL affiliate ahead of season opener Forward Arttu Hyry will also head to Cedar Park to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 5 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Sent to AHL Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Saturday.

Impact Bichsel had two goals, four points and 28 PIM in 29 regular-season games with Rogle BK in Sweden in 2023-24 before joining AHL Texas where he finished the campaign with a goal, seven points and 34 PIM across 16 regular-season outings with the minor-league squad. Selected with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, Bichsel is a towering defenseman with plenty of potential, but he'll need more time to hone his skills before eventually making his NHL debut.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jim Nill weighs in on Mavrik Bourque's, Lian Bichsel's odds to make Stars 2024-25 roster Stars GM Jim Nill said Mavrik Bourque is ready for the NHL and Lian Bichsel may be, too.

JUNE 24 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Recalled Wednesday Bichsel was summoned from AHL Texas on Wednesday.

Impact Bichsel had a goal, seven points and 34 PIM in 16 regular-season contests with Texas and also recorded an assist in five AHL playoff outings this year. He hasn't made his NHL debut and is unlikely to play for Dallas during the 2024 postseason.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL club Bichsel will link up with AHL Texas for the Calder Cup playoffs, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports Wednesday.

Impact Bichsel started the season with AHL Texas, recording seven points in 16 games, before joining Rogle BK in Sweden for the rest of the campaign. The 19-year-old defenseman is unlikely to offer much in the way of offensive upside even if he does make it to the NHL. Instead, the 2022 first-round pick's value would come from defensive stats like hits and blocks.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Why top prospect Lian Bichsel is going back to Europe and what it means for the Stars The Stars announced that Bichsel would be reassigned to Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League on Dec. 4.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will report to Swedish squad Bichsel will be assigned from AHL Texas to the Swedish Hockey League's Rogle on Monday. He'll return to Texas once Rogle's season is finished.

Impact Bichsel has a goal, five points and 24 PIM in 13 games with Texas this season. The 19-year-old is the one who made the choice to play for Rogle and GM Jim Nill said the Stars respect the decision. Bichsel was taken with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing at prospect tournament Bichsel (ankle) suited up for the Stars' first game Thursday at the Traverse City prospect tournament, Dallas radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Bichsel's presence in game action suggests his broken ankle from May is fully healed. The 19-year-old defenseman is expected to make the move to North America in 2023-24 with AHL Texas, assuming he doesn't sustain any additional injuries during training camp.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes practicing Bichsel (ankle) practiced with other members of the Stars on Friday.

Impact Bichsel suffered a broken ankle in May that required surgery. It's not clear if he'll be ready for the start of the season, but the fact that he's on the ice is a good sign. Bichsel had a goal, six points and 47 PIM in 42 games with Leksands of the Swedish Hockey League last year. Dallas took him with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks ELC Bichsel (ankle) signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Stars on Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact The news of his ELC signing comes just a couple of days after he sustained a broken angle that required surgery. Bichsel's status for training camp is unclear, but there's a chance he makes the jump from Europe to North America at some point in the 2023-24 campaign.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains broken ankle Bichsel sustained a broken ankle while preparing to represent Switzerland at the IIHF World Championship, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Hockey Now reports.

Impact Bichsel was selected 18th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and played with Leksands IF in Sweden this year. He had just six points in 42 SHL games. Bichsel's status for training camp remains unclear.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Pronman: Lian Bichsel (DAL) took 14 shifts in that first... - The Athletic Lian Bichsel (DAL) took 14 shifts in that first period. Felt he was out there almost every time Finland's top line was on the ice.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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