NHL Free Agency & Lists (on Lists): 5 Observations
The dust has settled on free agency, and there isn’t much action in the hockey world these days.
The dust has settled on free agency, and there isn’t much action in the hockey world these days.
Dallas Stars 2025 Development Camp in Frisco ran from June 29 to July 3. All of the Stars’ 2025 draftees attended.
Now 53, Gulutzan has gained a lot of experience since his first go-round in Dallas (2011-23). He’s been in the NHL continuously over the last 12 years.
July 1 saw plenty of action, although not many big names signing elsewhere
The 35-year-old Benn accepted an incentive-laden one year contract to remain in Dallas.
Mason Marchment has a 10-team no-trade clause. Meanwhile, Jim Nill had to act quickly after the Matt Duchene extension. Dallas isn’t done yet Expect more turnover.
Duchene had a career-best regular season 2024-25. However, he struggled in the playoffs.
The firing of Pete Doeber in Dallas gave me a flashback 28 years to the firing of Terry Murray in Philadelphia.
In a short span, Pete DeBoer went from being acclaimed to being out of a job.
The matchup is set: The first Stanley Cup Final rematch since 2008 and 2009. What factors will decide the prize?