Everybody say it with me: The Dallas Stars Are In A Wide-Open Stanley Cup Window Right Now! Their next trade will be The Trade! We’re one move away from a huge party on Victory Plaza! …No, really!
The next level has seemed just that tantalizingly close for what feels like five years now — probably because it has been. So where’s the magic clicker that will make all this real? And will it manifest itself at the 2025 NHL trade deadline?
ESPN’s Ryan S. Clark and Kristen Shilton have assembled a TDL prospectus for each NHL team according to its needs, its capital, and what it will try to accomplish with its deadline moves. Clearly, the Stars are buyers rather than sellers…but what are they willing to give for a piece that could carry them the rest of the way to their second Stanley Cup?
The full story is behind a paywall, but if you’re an ESPN+ subscriber, it’s well worth checking out. [ESPN]
Stars Stuff
Add this to Fun Wyatt Johnston Facts You Had No Idea You Needed Until This Very Minute.
Roope Hintz’s hot streak hasn’t gone unnoticed, either. Is the Ace of Spades peaking at exactly the right time?
In On The #Kill Taker
It was a slow night in Cellblock Central for everyone except the Chicago Blackhawks: Spencer Knight made 41 saves in his team debut to secure a home win over the Los Angeles Kings.
RECAP: The biggest winner tonight is any fan of Knight-based puns.
— Second City Hockey (@secondcityhockey.bsky.social) March 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Around The Leagues
Speaking of franchise-defining trades: He never wore a Stars uniform, but that doesn’t make Iggy any less easy to love.
Greetings From Scenic Cedar Park, And Beautiful Boise!
Great news from the Texas Stars. Way to ride, Matty!
Matěj Blümel has been named AHL Player of the Week! 💫 Last week, he tallied NINE points, including three goals and six assists, across four games. AND, he's currently 2nd in the league in scoring with 51 points in 46 games. Way to go, Blu! More: bit.ly/41p7dhP
— Texas Stars (@texasstars.bsky.social) March 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Elsewhere, the Idaho Steelheads are three points in back of the fourth and last Kelly Cup playoffs spot in the Mountain Division — and are gearing up for a long grind.
Finally
It’s Pride Night in American Airlines Center. Y’all Means All. Enjoy.
Happy Pride Night, y'all!
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 4, 2025
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