A surprising trade involving Sidney Crosby's Penguins might set off a chain reaction that brings one of Pittsburgh's key stars closer to teaming up with Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers.

July 10: Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins This deal helps the Stars' cap situation because Dumba makes $3.75 million and is in the final year of his contract. They also send a 2028 second-round ...

The Dallas Stars face crucial offseason decisions to maintain competitiveness, potentially parting ways with underperforming veterans. Matt Dumba's defensive impact fell short of expectations, while Ilya Lyubushkin's limited presence may not justify his roster spot.