Dallas Stars Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis, and NHL Prediction

The Dallas Stars take to the ice this season with a sense of urgency—knowing their time is now to win the Stanley Cup. The pressure mounts on a roster that remains almost the same. Follow the latest Dallas Stars standings, stats, and odds as this perennial contender fights to finish the job they started.

Dallas Stars Record – Last Season Recap

Dallas had a memorable 2023-24 season. As the Dallas Stars’ record indicates, the Stars were arguably the best regular-season team. They finished just shy of their first Presidents’ Trophy since 1998-99 being just a point short of tying the Rangers. In the playoffs, Dallas fell to Edmonton in the Conference Finals.

Final 2023-24 Record:

The Stars’ 113 points was a new franchise record. Their 52 wins were also just shy of matching their best during 2005-06. Dallas went over its regular-season point projection of 104.5 points. This was the third straight season for Dallas going over its NHL odds’ point projections

Top Performers:

Dallas had one of the most balanced NHL teams. Six players finished with 60 points or better while eight had 20 or more goals. Leading the pack are center Wyatt Johnston (32 goals), left winger Roope Hintz (30), and Jason Robertson (29).

Dallas Stars Trades (Additions and Subtractions)

There weren’t many notable Dallas Stars trades during the 2024 offseason. But Dallas did have plenty of roster turnover. Its core remains intact, however, so expect the Dallas Stars’ odds to remain similar to the previous season.

Key Departures:

F Joe Pavelski
F Radek Faksa
F Craig Smith
D Ryan Suter
D Jani Hakanpaa
G Scott Wedgewood
G Matt Murray

Key Additions:

F Colin Blackwell
F/D Brendan Smith
D Matt Dumba
G Casey DeSmith
G Magnus Hellberg

Dallas bolstered its depth and looked to replace key veteran defensemen. In goal, Dallas replaced Wedgewood and Murray with DeSmith and Hellberg. The biggest NHL news here is Pavelski’s departure.

Stars Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season

Increased expectations led to Dallas having a tough time beating many NHL lines last season, which included a 36-46 record against the puck line. Dallas was in many close games. But its depth and ability to win these contests is what makes it a top contender.

Regular Season Wins Prediction

Dallas is expected to have a slight dropoff based on the regular-season wins projections. The bookies have Dallas at 103.5 points, which is down slightly from last season’s 104.5 points. Still, a 100-point season is expected and the team’s NHL playoff odds remain short.

Playoff Chances

The Stars opened with a lofty line to make the playoffs. This indicated Dallas had greater than an 85% chance of returning. Even if Dallas is hurt by injuries, the team is deep and will manage.

Key Players to Watch

Of the Dallas Stars’ predictions in 2024-25, expect a breakout player or two. Center Logan Stankoven could flourish on the main roster after producing eight points in 19 playoff games last season. Thomas Harley should also get a bigger role as he is now Dallas’s second-best D-man.

Coaching Analysis

Peter DeBoer is notable for leading two different teams (New Jersey and San Jose) to the Stanley Cup Final albeit in losing efforts. Will Dallas be the third and the first to win it all?

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