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The Dallas Stars were founded during the 1967 NHL Expansion as the Minnesota North Stars. In 1978, the team merged with the Cleveland Barons due to financial struggles in a move that proved successful as they reached two Stanley Cup Finals. However, between the 1992-93 and 1993-94 seasons, the team relocated to Dallas to become the Stars after years of attendance issues. Following the move, the Stars found success and won the 1999 Stanley Cup in their sixth season in Dallas. They followed that up with Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2000.

Dallas Stars Re-Sign Thomas Harley to 2-Year Contract
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Not too long after giving defenseman Esa Lindell a five-year extension through the 2029-30 season, the Dallas Stars locked up their last key unsigned player, Thomas Harley. The 23-year-old left-shot defender signed a two-year deal with a $4 million cap hit. He will still be a restricted free agent (RFA) in the 2026 offseason when his new contract is up. We signed Thomas Harley. 🫡@Shift4 | #TexasHockey— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 18, 2024 In 79 games last season, Harley scored 15 goals and 32 assists for 47 points, boasting a plus-28 rating. He also averaged 21:01 of ice time, up…

Dallas Stars Sign Esa Lindell to 5-Year Extension
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The Dallas Stars locked up a key member of their defense on a five-year deal on Sept. 17. Esa Lindell, a 6-foot-3, 216-pound left-handed defender, received a five-year extension worth $5.25 million per season. It is set to begin in 2025-26 and end following the 2029-30 campaign. "Me and my family, we love the city, the organization, the fans. Everything's so good here… I wanted to stay here" 😊🇫🇮#TexasHockey — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) September 17, 2024 Stars Keep Their Elite Defense Together The Stars have one of the best defenses in the NHL. Last season, they had the second-fewest expected…

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Devils, Stars
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins signed Sidney Crosby to a new two-year deal and he talked about his extension while delivering season tickets to fans. What does this kind of deal mean for his future with the team? Meanwhile, it sounds like the New Jersey Devils and Dawson Mercer are getting closer to an extension, as are the Dallas Stars with Thomas Harley. Crosby Talks Extension with the Penguins The Penguins signed Sidney Crosby to a two-year contract extension on Monday, running through the 2026-27 season and carrying an average annual value of $8.7 million. Crosby said…

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What year were the Dallas Stars founded?

The Dallas Stars were founded during the 1967 NHL Expansion as the Minnesota North Stars.

When did the Dallas Stars play their first game?

They played their first game (as the Minnesota North Stars) on Oct. 11, 1967, against the St. Louis Blues. It ended in a 2-2 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the Dallas Stars?

Pete DeBoer is the current head coach for the Dallas Stars.