After the NHL Draft, free agency and other offseason moves, NHL. com is examining where each team stands in preparation for the 2023 24 regular season, which starts Oct. 7. Today, the Dallas Stars:2022 23 season:47 21 14, second in Central Division; lost in Western Conference FinalKey arrivalsMatt Duchene, F:The 32 year old signed a one year contract July 1, one day after the Nashville Predators placed him on unconditional waivers to buy out the final three seasons of the seven year contract he signed with them July 1, 2019. Duchene, who can play center or either wing, had 56 points 22 goals, 34 assists in 71 games with the Predators last season. Sam Steel, F: The 25 year old signed a one year contract July 1. Steel had 28 points 10 goals, 18 assists in 65 regular season games and two points one goal, one assist in five Stanley Cup Playoff games for the Minnesota Wild last season. The Stars wanted to bring more speed into their lineup, and Steel should provide that for their bottom six. Craig Smith, F:The 33 year old signed a one year contract July 1 Daemon Hunt Jersey. He had 16 points nine goals, seven assists in 64 games for the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals last season and likely will be competing with Steel for the final forward spot. Matt Duchene signs with the Stars Key departuresMax Domi, F:Signed a one year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 3. He had 56 points 20 goals, 36 assists in 80 regular season games with the Chicago Blackhawks and Stars last season, including seven points two goals, five assists in 20 regular season games after being traded to Dallas on March 2, and 13 points three goals, 10 assists in 19 playoff games. Colin Miller, D:Traded to the New Jersey Devils for a fifth round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on July 1. He had 21 points six goals, 15 assists in 79 regular season games and one assist in 10 playoff games. Video: Matt Duchene signs with the Stars, F: The unrestricted free agent had nine points eight goals, one assist in 70 regular season games and five points one goal, four assists in 15 postseason games. Luke Glendening, F:Signed a two year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1. He had six points three goals, three assists in 70 regular season games and three points two goals, one assist in 17 playoff games. On the cuspThomas Harley, D: The 21 year old had two assists in six regular season games last season, but got more of an opportunity in the playoffs, when he had nine points one goal, eight assists in 19 games. The No. 18 pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, Harley brings size 6 foot 3, 205 pounds to the Stars defense and should be ready to take the next step and become a regular. Mavrik Bourque, F:The 21 year old had 47 points 20 goals, 27 assists in 70 games with Texas of the American Hockey League. The No. 30 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, Bourque played wing last season but is a true center https://www.wildprostore.com. He has a shot to make the opening night roster, but even if he doesn't, will likely be in the NHL this season. Video: Matt Duchene signs with the Stars, F:A second round pick No. 47 in the 2021 NHL Draft, Stankoven had 97 points 34 goals, 63 assists in 48 games with Kamloops of the Western Hockey League and 11 points three goals, eight assists in seven games for Canada to help them win gold at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. The 20 year old may not start the season in Dallas but could end up there later in the season. What they still needPossibly another defenseman. When asked July 1 if he was satisfied with the defense, general manager Jim Nill said the Stars were expecting progress from Harley and 22 year old Nils Lundkvist. If those two show growth in their game, the Stars could go with what they have, but perhaps they look at adding a veteran defenseman when the season begins. ANA DAL: Lundkvist gets Stars on board in 1st period They said it"I think we increased our speed. You start talking about Roope Hintz coming out and all of a sudden next shift, out comes Matt Duchene https://www.wildprostore.com/custom-jersey. That really changes the look of our team a little bit and we still keep our heaviness with the bottom line, with the Radek Faksas and Jamie Benns and guys. " general manager Jim NillFantasy focusDuchene is only one season removed from a 40 40 season 43 goals, 43 assists in 2021 22 with the Predators, and gives the Stars more depth than they had during their run to the Western Conference Final last season. Assuming Duchene plays in a secondary role with Dallas' elite top line staying intact , he would still bring exposure to veterans Benn, Tyler Seguin, up and coming forward Wyatt Johnston and or potential rookie standout Stankoven. Duchene could be a steal in fantasy drafts if he falls outside the top 150 overall. Pete JensenProjected lineupJason Robertson Roope Hintz Joe PavelskiJamie Benn Wyatt Johnston Evgenii DadonovMason Marchment Tyler Seguin Matt DucheneSam Steel Radek Faksa Ty DellandreaRyan Suter Miro HeiskanenThomas Harley Video: Matt Duchene signs with the StarsEsa Lindell Nils LundkvistJake OettingerScott Wedgewood

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