The opening of the NHL's annual free-agent market usually focuses attention on where the top unrestricted free agents end up signing.

The Dallas Stars did not make a selection until the third round of the NHL Draft, but it still was a highly successful draft for the team.

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses,

Wyatt Johnston highlights the Stars' young core. He’s a high-level center who has scored over 30 goals in each of the past two seasons. Heading into his age-22 season, Johnston is poised to eclipse the point-per-game mark.

The Sharks had a busy 2025 NHL free-agency period, and their addition of multiple veterans gives them a solid grade for the summer.

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Pavelski played over 1,500 NHL regular-season and playoff games with the San Jose Sharks and Stars since making his debut in the league in 2006. He was the NHL postseason’s leading goal-scorer nine years ago, tied for the most games played in the 2020 playoff bubble and is one of the most admired forwards of his generation.

The Stars need to find a way to improve their roster to get past the Oilers. This is the most realistic trade they can make to do just that.

Dallas Stars are contemplating roster changes after their recent defeat. Jason Robertson's contract renewal is uncertain. The team might trade him if