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Cristopher Nilstorp - G - Stars

Cristopher Nilstorp has agreed to a one year, two-way extension with the Dallas Stars.

Nilstorp is projected to start the 2013-14 campaign in the AHL, but he might get a couple stints with Dallas next season depending on the health of their top two goaltenders. He had a 3.09 GAA and .897 save percentage in five NHL starts in 2013.
Source: Stars.nhl.com
Jun 17 - 12:25 PM
Loui Eriksson - W - Stars

Twenty years later, the Stars will return to the Fort Worth Convention Center to host their four-day training camp, which will go from Sept. 11-14.

The Stars were last here in their first season in Dallas, 1993. President Jim Lites is the same person who brought the Stars to Fort Worth in his first tenure as team president, and with the team rebranding now, he'll do it again. "We said, "Where are we going to run training camp in the new world order?’" Lites said. "I said, let’s think about Fort Worth, and next thing I know we’ve got a deal cut with the Convention Center and Mayor [Betsy] Price is throwing her weight behind us, businesses there are supporting us and wanting to get involved with us, and we’re wanting to get involved with them."
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Jun 17 - 9:56 AM
Jamie Benn - C - Stars

The Dallas Morning News' Mike Heika speculates that ex-Sabres coach Lindy Ruff will now move atop the Stars' coaching list.

After Alain Vigneault, who was clearly Dallas' top choice, removed his name from contention, the Stars will have to shift gears. Former Rangers coach John Tortorella could be in the mix now. Heika says the Stars might also wait until July 1 to see if Coyotes coach Dave Tippett stays. Texas Stars coach Willie Desjardins and Grand Rapids Griffins bench boss Jeff Blashill "will almost surely" be interviewed, too.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jun 17 - 9:48 AM
Jamie Benn - C - Stars

The Stars will interview AHL coach Jeff Blashill of the Grand Rapids Griffins after the AHL Finals are complete, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period.

Blashill was an assistant coach with the Wings in 2011-12 and took over the head-coaching duties of their AHL affiliate in June of 2012. The Griffins had a 42-26-4 record in the regular season and hold a 3-2 lead in the AHL Finals.
Source: David Pagnotta on Twitter
Jun 15 - 10:18 PM
Scott Winkler - C - Stars

Scott Winkler was pronounced dead from unknown causes after being discovered unresponsive by his mother in Norway on Wednesday.

The Dallas Stars prospect was only 23 years old. "The Dallas Stars are heartbroken to hear about Scott's passing," GM Jim Nill said. "Scott was a wonderful young man with great character and a bright future; we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends." And we would like to extend our condolences as well. Winkler was chosen in the third round of the 2008 draft.
Source: NHL.com
Jun 13 - 3:21 PM
Kevin Connauton - D - Stars

Kevin Connauton has signed a three-year contract with the Dallas Stars.

The first year of his new deal is two-way, which will see him earn $600,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 in the AHL. The next two years are one-way and he'll make $650,000 in 2014-15 and $800,000 in 2015-16. Connauton was acquired by Dallas from Vancouver as part of the trade for Derek Roy. In 69 AHL games for the Chicago Wolves and the Texas Stars, he posted 31 points and 73 penalty minutes. He added a team-leading five points in nine postseason contests.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jun 13 - 1:36 PM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

Sergei Gonchar is excited to join the Dallas Stars.

"Honestly, winning is my No. 1 priority, and I feel this team has good chance to win," said Gonchar. "I believe in what they are doing and where they want to go. At my age, winning is very important." The 39-year-old defenseman signed a two-year/$10 million deal with the Stars after his rights were acquired from Ottawa. Gonchar is still in good shape and he averaged 23:59 of ice time with the Senators during the 2013 campaign, which is more than any skater played on Dallas.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jun 12 - 1:20 PM
Jamie Benn - C - Stars

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill says he's already interviewed six candidates for the team's head coach position.

Nill didn't say the candidates' names, but we know the Stars have already interviewed Dallas Eakins and Lindy Ruff. Nill said he plans to interview former Rangers coach John Tortorella, as well. While the coaching market seems to be heating up, the possibility of Penguins coach Dan Bylsma being available is a pretty big wild card. If Pittsburgh did decide to fire Bylsma, chances are he'd shoot to the top of every team's wish list. Stay tuned.
Source: David Amber on Twitter
Jun 11 - 4:55 PM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

The Dallas Stars have officially announced that Sergei Gonchar was inked to a two-year/$10 million contract.

Dallas previously confirmed that they inked Gonchar after acquiring his rights from the Ottawa Senators, but now they have acknowledged the terms of the deal as well. "Sergei is a high-end offensive defenseman who can quarterback a power play and help generate offense from the blue line," Stars GM Jim Nill said. "Sergei has had an impressive NHL career and has been a big contributor to Ottawa's offense over the last three seasons. We are excited to see him continue his career here in Dallas the next two years." Gonchar is 39 years old, there will obviously be questions about how much longer he can remain effective, but he certainly didn't slow down this year. He had 27 points in 45 NHL games and another 29 points in 37 KHL contests during the lockout.
Source: Stars.nhl.com
Jun 10 - 12:11 PM
Jamie Benn - C - Stars

The Dallas Stars will conduct training camp in Fort Worth for the first time since their inaugural season in Texas in 1993.

The Stars moved from Minnesota to the Lone Star State in 1993 and will return for a four day camp from September 11-14. "It's big for us to branch out there," Dallas star Jamie Benn said. "Me, personally, I haven't been [to Fort Worth] too many times, but I have been out there. It's very western." The Stars are trying to get new fans interested in hockey beyond the Dallas borders and Forth Worth is a good start.
Source: Fort-Worth Star Telegram
Jun 10 - 6:56 AM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

The Dallas Stars have confirmed that they've signed Sergei Gonchar.

The Stars haven't released any details regarding the signing, but it was previously reported that Gonchar will earn $10 million over two seasons. The Ottawa Senators will receive a sixth round pick after trading Gonchar's rights to Dallas. The offensive defenseman is 39 years old, but still managed to record three goals and 27 points in 45 games in 2013.
Source: Stars.nhl.com on Twitter
Jun 8 - 3:38 PM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms on a two-year, $10 million contract with defenceman Sergei Gonchar, TSN reports.

The deal is pending the completion of signed paperwork, TSN says. The Stars acquired Gonchar from the Ottawa Senators on Friday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in this year's draft. Gonchar's agent, JP Barry, was given permission to find a trade partner for Ottawa when the Senators decided not to re-sign the veteran defenseman. The 39-year-old played the past three seasons for Ottawa, recording 15 goals and 76 assists. He has played 1,177 games in 18 NHL seasons.
Source: tsn.ca
Jun 8 - 11:58 AM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

The Dallas Stars will attempt to ink Sergei Gonchar to a two-year deal.

The Stars acquired the rights to Gonchar from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional sixth round pick. Ottawa will only get that pick if Dallas is successful in their efforts to re-sign Gonchar. The 39-year-old defenseman is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and reportedly as an offer worth over $7 million per season on the table from the KHL's Matallurg Magnitogorsk.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Jun 7 - 6:42 PM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

The Dallas Stars have acquired the rights to Sergei Gonchar from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional sixth round pick.

No word on what the condition is, but it probably is dependent on whether or not Gonchar signs with Dallas. As it is, Gonchar is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. He also reportedly has a deal on the table from the KHL's Matallurg Magnitogorsk that's worth more than $7 million per season, but agent J.P. Barry said Gonchar wants to play in the NHL. Either way, it looks like his time with the Senators is over.
Source: Stars.nhl.com
Jun 7 - 6:06 PM
Sergei Gonchar - D - Stars

Sergei Gonchar's offer from KHL club Matallurg Magnitogorsk is reportedly worth over $7 million per season, according to sources of the Ottawa Sun.

He is considering the deal but he would like to stay in the NHL if possible. "There's no surprise there. He's had standing offers there for years," said agent J.P. Barry. "They wanted him to come there before he signed with Ottawa. Absolutely (he wants to play in the NHL). The timing is hard for him because the free agency doesn't get done until July 5. That's why this is tough for him." He made $5.5 million with the Senators last season and according to sources the team may want to take a pay cut to return to the fold. If Gonchar wants to earn big money then his best bet may be to head to Russia, but he should attract interest from other NHL teams as a free agent as well.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Jun 6 - 2:16 PM

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