Dallas Stars’ Latest Announcements

Matt Duchene and Jake Oettinger
Photo: Elias Valverde

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has been making some announcements on behalf of the team this week. Here are the Stars’ latest announcements, starting with the team bringing back veteran forward Matt Duchene.

Dallas Stars Bring Back Matt Duchene
The Dallas Stars brought back veteran center Matt Duchene, according to Sportsnet. Duchene, 33, reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with the Stars. The Haliburton, Ontario, native joined the Stars last summer on a one-year deal after the Nashville Predators bought out his seven-year, $56 million contract.

Duchene recorded 65 points (25 goals and 40 assists) during the Stars’ regular season and added six points (two goals and four assists) in 19 playoff games as the Stars reached the Western Conference Final.

Dallas Stars Sign Sam Steel

The Dallas Stars signed forward Sam Steel to a one-year, $1.2 million contract on Monday. Steel’s contract will run through the 2024-25 NHL season.

Stars general manager Jim Nill told NHL.com, “Sam was an integral member of our team during the regular season and playoffs … He’s a player we can trust in any situation. We’re looking forward to bringing him back for another season in Dallas.”

In his first season with the Stars, Steel appeared in 77 regular-season games in 2023-24, posting 24 points (nine goals and 15 assists) while setting new career-highs in games, shorthanded goals (two), and shorthanded points (two goals and one assist). The Sherwood, Alberta, native appeared in all 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Dallas, recording five points (one goal and four assists).

Dallas Stars Announce Qualifying Offer
The Dallas Stars issued a qualifying offer to defenseman Thomas Harley on Monday. As a result, Dallas retained Harley’s negotiating rights.

The Stars didn’t issue qualifying offers to right wing Max Ellis, defenseman Nils Lundkvist, goaltender Matt Murray, and center Sam Steel. All four players will become unrestricted free agents on Monday, July 1.

ITR 40: Headed For A Repeat? Inside The Rink

Join Chris and Conrad as they get you up-to-date on the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
  1. ITR 40: Headed For A Repeat?
  2. ITR 39: Conference Finals
  3. ITR 38: Quenneville is a Duck
  4. ITR 37: Round Two
  5. ITR 36: Coaching Carousel

Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Ana Kieu

Ana Kieu is a journalist by trade. Her love for sports shows in her writing, editing, and podcasting work. She writes about the NHL for Inside The Rink.

Leave a Reply

Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers Playoff Thoughts: Round 3, Game 5

Happy belated 9th Birthday, Ben Stelter. Tuesday night’s win was for you. We’re just one win away from a second straight Finals appearance. We always wish Ben were still with us and imagine how joyful he’d be to watch the Edmonton Oilers in these Playoff runs the last couple of years. A really nice gesture […]

Read More
NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 5/29/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 5/29/2025

NHL Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars with Line Combinations 5/29/2025

Read More
Porter Martone 2025 Draft Profile

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Porter Martone

The Scouting Report: Porter Martone of Peterborough, ON, is one of the prominent players available in the 2025 NHL Draft and is projected to be a top-five selection. Martone has been in the conversation for the first overall pick at different times this season, and with 37 goals and 98 points in 57 games with […]

Read More