2010–11 Dallas Stars season
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The 2010–11
Dallas Stars
season
was the 44th
season for the National Hockey League
franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 18th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season.
The Stars posted a regular season record of 42 wins, 29 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses for 95 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
for the third consecutive season.
. The Stars signed free agent goalie Andrew Raycroft
, formerly of the Vancouver Canucks
, as a likely backup goalie to Kari Lehtonen. Mike Modano
left the team to sign with the Detroit Red Wings
.
traded defenseman Matt Niskanen
and forward James Neal to the Pittsburgh Penguins
for defenseman Alex Goligoski
. After failing to make the playoffs by losing their final game of the season, head coach Marc Crawford
was relieved of his coaching duties.
for the team with the highest point total in a season that failed to make the playoffs.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Stars. Stats reflect time spent with the Stars only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
during the 2010–11 season.
in Los Angeles
, California
.
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2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the 44th
Dallas Stars seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Dallas Stars team of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Stars have completed in the NHL since 1993...
season for the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
franchise that was established on June 5, 1967, and 18th season since the franchise relocated to Dallas to start the 1993–94 NHL season.
The Stars posted a regular season record of 42 wins, 29 losses, and 11 overtime/shootout losses for 95 points, failing to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
for the third consecutive season.
Off-season
The Stars decided to not re-sign unrestricted free agent goalie Marty TurcoMarty Turco
Marty Turco is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He has played professionally with the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks. Because of his puckhandling prowess, Canadian hockey personality Don Cherry named Turco: "the smartest goalie in the...
. The Stars signed free agent goalie Andrew Raycroft
Andrew Raycroft
Andrew Joseph Ernest Raycroft is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins 135th overall in 1998, he won the Calder Trophy with the club in 2004 as rookie of the year...
, formerly of the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
, as a likely backup goalie to Kari Lehtonen. Mike Modano
Mike Modano
Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player, who most notably played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL...
left the team to sign with the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
.
Regular season
On February 21, 2011, among an extended skid, GM Joe NieuwendykJoe Nieuwendyk
Joseph Nieuwendyk is the general manager of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and a retired Canadian ice hockey player...
traded defenseman Matt Niskanen
Matt Niskanen
Matthew Norman Niskanen is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:Niskanen attended the University...
and forward James Neal to the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
for defenseman Alex Goligoski
Alex Goligoski
Alexander Marcus Flint Goligoski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...
. After failing to make the playoffs by losing their final game of the season, head coach Marc Crawford
Marc Crawford
Marc Joseph John Crawford is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach, most recently employed by the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. He was previously the head coach of three other organizations and won a Stanley Cup in 1996 with the Colorado Avalanche...
was relieved of his coaching duties.
Playoffs
The Stars failed to qualify for the playoffs. With 95 points, the Stars tied a record set by the 2006–07 Colorado Avalanche2006–07 Colorado Avalanche season
The 2006–07 Colorado Avalanche season was their 12th National Hockey League season in Denver, Colorado. It was a season of transition for the Avs, as the team began the season with a new General Manager in Francois Giguere, ending the twelve year reign of Pierre Lacroix...
for the team with the highest point total in a season that failed to make the playoffs.
Pre-season
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| 1 | September 21 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... |
4 - 2 | Dallas Stars | Dan Ellis Dan Ellis Daniel Ellis is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League... |
0-1-0 | Recap | |||
| 2 | September 24 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 - 2 | Dallas Stars | Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
1-1-0 | Recap | |||
| 3 | September 25 | St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... |
2 - 5 | Dallas Stars | Brent Krahn Brent Krahn Brent Krahn is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted ninth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a member of the Dallas Stars organization of the NHL.... |
2-1-0 | Recap | |||
| 4 | September 28 | Dallas Stars | 1 - 2 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
Peter Budaj Peter Budaj Peter Budaj is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
2-2-0 | Recap | |||
| 5 | September 30 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... |
1 - 2 | Dallas Stars | Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
3-2-0 | Recap | |||
| OT | Jaroslav Halak Jaroslav Halák Jaroslav Halák is a Slovak professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . Halák was the 271st overall pick by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.-Montreal Canadiens:... |
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Regular season | ||||||
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 72 | 28 | 49 | 77 | 1 | 24 | |
| 79 | 27 | 46 | 73 | 10 | 8 | |
| 82 | 19 | 52 | 71 | -4 | 28 | |
| 82 | 33 | 23 | 56 | -3 | 76 | |
| 69 | 22 | 34 | 56 | -5 | 52 | |
| ‡ | 59 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 8 | 60 |
| 82 | 12 | 20 | 32 | -9 | 183 | |
| 81 | 5 | 25 | 30 | -7 | 67 | |
| 82 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 7 | 34 | |
| † | 39 | 5 | 13 | 18 | -3 | 29 |
| † | 23 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 12 |
| 63 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 91 | |
| 63 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 24 | |
| 46 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 41 | |
| 59 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 35 | |
| 75 | 7 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 14 | |
| 74 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -1 | 38 | |
| 60 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 8 | |
| ‡ | 45 | 0 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 30 |
| 27 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | |
| 57 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -10 | 44 | |
| 51 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 58 | |
| 44 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -7 | 80 | |
| 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts| Regular season | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | Sv% | SO | G | A | PIM |
| 69 | 4119 | 34 | 24 | 11 | 175 | 2.55 | 2043 | .914 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
| 19 | 847 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 2.83 | 446 | .910 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 1.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Stars. Stats reflect time spent with the Stars only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Awards
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Award | Awarded |
Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Brendan Morrow | 200th Career NHL Goal | October 5, 2010 |
| Toby Petersen Toby Petersen Tobias Emanuel Petersen is an American professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
300th Career NHL Game | October 9, 2010 |
| Loui Eriksson Loui Eriksson Loui Eriksson is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger and an alternate captain for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Assist | October 16, 2010 |
| James Neal | 100th Career NHL Point | October 21, 2010 |
| Karlis Skrastins Karlis Skrastinš Kārlis Skrastiņš was a Latvian professional ice hockey player. Skrastins was a member of Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League and was on board the team plane which crashed on September 7, 2011... |
100th Career NHL Assist | October 21, 2010 |
| Loui Eriksson | 300th Career NHL Game | October 26, 2010 |
| Mike Ribeiro Mike Ribeiro Michael Ribeiro is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Ribeiro is of Portuguese ancestry.-Playing career:... |
300th Career NHL Assist | November 3, 2010 |
| Loui Eriksson | 200th Career NHL Point | November 5, 2010 |
| Mike Ribeiro | 600th Career NHL Game | November 22, 2010 |
| Jamie Benn Jamie Benn Jamie Benn is a professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Benn played his junior hockey with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League prior to turning professional... |
100th Career NHL Game | November 26, 2010 |
| Aaron Gagnon Aaron Gagnon Aaron Gagnon is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League.Gagnon was drafted in the eighth round, 240th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
1st Career NHL Assist 1st Career NHL Point |
December 6, 2010 |
| Brad Richards Brad Richards Bradley Glenn Richards is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League .-Early career:Born and raised in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island... |
200th Career NHL Goal | December 10, 2010 |
| Jeff Woywitka Jeff Woywitka Jeff Woywitka is a professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the New York Rangers of the NHL.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | December 10, 2010 |
| Richard Bachman Richard Bachman (ice hockey) Richard Bachman is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is a member of the Dallas Stars organization of the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | December 11, 2010 |
| Adam Burish Adam Burish Adam Burish is an American professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Game | December 16, 2010 |
| Brendan Morrow | 700th Career NHL Game | December 19, 2010 |
| Loui Eriksson | 100th Career NHL Goal | December 21, 2010 |
| Tom Wandell Tom Wandell Tom Wandell is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is a forward with the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League.... |
100th Career NHL Game | December 31, 2010 |
| James Neal | 200th Career NHL Game | January 15, 2011 |
| Jamie Langenbrunner Jamie Langenbrunner James Craig Langenbrunner is an American professional ice hockey player. He's an alternate captain of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . He was the captain of the 2010 United States Olympic Team... |
1,000th Career NHL Game | January 17, 2011 |
| Karlis Skrastins | 800th Career NHL Game | January 17, 2011 |
| Travis Morin Travis Morin Travis Morin is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1st Career NHL Game | January 26, 2011 |
| Stephane Robidas Stephane Robidas Stéphane Robidas is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
200th Career NHL Point | January 26, 2011 |
| Colton Sceviour Colton Sceviour Colton Sceviour is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League . He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 4th round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.-External links:... |
1st Career NHL Game | February 5, 2011 |
| Brad Richards | 700th Career NHL Point | February 9, 2011 |
| Tomas Vincour Tomas Vincour Tomáš Vincour is a Czech professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League... |
1st Career NHL Game | February 9, 2011 |
| Stephane Robidas | 700th Career NHL Game | February 16, 2011 |
| Steve Ott Steve Ott Steve Ott is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, an alternate captain of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Assist | February 24, 2011 |
| Tomas Vincour | 1st Career NHL Goal 1st Career NHL Point |
March 9, 2011 |
| Tomas Vincour | 1st Career NHL Assist | March 17, 2011 |
| Alex Goligoski Alex Goligoski Alexander Marcus Flint Goligoski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
100th Career NHL Point | March 23, 2011 |
| Jamie Langenbrunner | 400th Career NHL Assist | March 29, 2011 |
| Alex Goligoski | 200th Career NHL Game | April 10, 2011 |
Transactions
The Stars have been involved in the following transactions2010–11 NHL transactions
The following is a list of all team-to-team transactions that have occurred in the National Hockey League during the 2010–11 NHL season. It lists what team each player has been traded to, signed by, or claimed by, and for which player or draft pick, if applicable. Players who have retired are also...
during the 2010–11 season.
Trades
| Date | ||
| June 26, 2010 | To Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... 3rd-round pick (#71 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
To Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... 3rd-round pick (#77 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... 4th-round pick (#109 overall) in 2010 2010 NHL Entry Draft The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in... |
| January 7, 2011 | To New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2011 2011 NHL Entry Draft The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted... |
To Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... Jamie Langenbrunner Jamie Langenbrunner James Craig Langenbrunner is an American professional ice hockey player. He's an alternate captain of the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League . He was the captain of the 2010 United States Olympic Team... |
| January 13, 2011 | To Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... Fabian Brunnstrom Fabian Brunnström Fabian Brunnström is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
To Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... Mikhail Stefanovich Mikhail Stefanovich Mikhail Stefanovich is a Belarusian professional ice hockey player. Stefanovich currently plays for the HC Dinamo Minsk of the KHL... |
| February 21, 2011 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... James Neal Matt Niskanen Matt Niskanen Matthew Norman Niskanen is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:Niskanen attended the University... |
To Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... Alex Goligoski Alex Goligoski Alexander Marcus Flint Goligoski is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Severin Blindenbacher Severin Blindenbacher Severin Blindenbacher is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently plays for the Texas Stars in the American Hockey League... |
Farjestad | 1 year, $1.1125 million entry-level contract |
| Jace Coyle | Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... |
3 years, $1.61 million entry-level contract |
| Adam Burish Adam Burish Adam Burish is an American professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
2 years, $2.3 million |
| Andrew Raycroft Andrew Raycroft Andrew Joseph Ernest Raycroft is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . Originally drafted by the Boston Bruins 135th overall in 1998, he won the Calder Trophy with the club in 2004 as rookie of the year... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
2 years, $1.3 million |
| Travis Morin Travis Morin Travis Morin is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Dallas Stars organization of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Texas Stars Texas Stars The Texas Stars are an American Hockey League team. They play in Cedar Park, Texas, near Austin.The team is the top affiliate of the NHL Dallas Stars. In April 2008, the Iowa Stars announced that they would no longer affiliate with the Dallas Stars, and changed the team's name to Chops for the... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Brad Lukowich Brad Lukowich Brad Lukowich is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League. He has won the Stanley Cup once in his career, with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004. He was on the roster of the Dallas Stars when they won the cup in 1998–99 but did not... |
Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
1 year, $1 million |
| Jason Williams | Connecticut Whale | 1 year, 500,000 |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team | Contract terms |
| Warren Peters Warren Peters Warren Peters is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently in the Minnesota Wild organization of the National Hockey League... |
Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... |
2 years, $1.075 million |
| Matt Climie Matt Climie Matt Scott Climie is a Canadian ice hockey goaltender for the Vancouver Canucks organization of the National Hockey League . He was signed by the Stars, being undrafted out of Bemidji State University.... |
Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... |
1 year, $725,000 |
| Andrew Hutchinson Andrew Hutchinson Andrew Hutchinson is a professional ice hockey defenseman, who is currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Marty Turco Marty Turco Marty Turco is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently an unrestricted free agent. He has played professionally with the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks. Because of his puckhandling prowess, Canadian hockey personality Don Cherry named Turco: "the smartest goalie in the... |
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... |
1 year, $1.3 million |
| Mike Modano Mike Modano Michael Thomas Modano, Jr. is a retired American professional ice hockey player, who most notably played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. He is the all-time goal-scoring and points leader amongst American-born players in the NHL, as well as the last active player in the NHL... |
Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... |
1 year, $1.25 million |
Claimed via Waivers
| Player | Former team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via Waivers
| Player | New team | Date claimed off waivers |
Lost via retirement
| Player |
| Jere Lehtinen Jere Lehtinen Jere Kalervo Lehtinen is a former Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He played as a right wing. He was drafted 88th overall in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Minnesota North Stars. Lehtinen handles defensive aspects of the game as well as offensive, hence he is a two-way forward for which... |
Player Signings
| Player | Contract terms |
| Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen Kari Lehtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League... |
3 years, $10.65 million contract extension |
| Brent Krahn Brent Krahn Brent Krahn is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted ninth overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a member of the Dallas Stars organization of the NHL.... |
1 year, $500,000 |
| Krys Barch Krys Barch Krystofer Barch is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
2 years, $1.675 million |
| Francis Wathier Francis Wathier Francis Wathier is a ice hockey left winger for the NHL's Dallas Stars. He has had two stints with the Dallas Stars, playing in two games in October 2009 and three games in February 2010.-External links:... |
2 years, $1.15 million |
| Aaron Gagnon Aaron Gagnon Aaron Gagnon is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League.Gagnon was drafted in the eighth round, 240th overall by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 year, $600,000 |
| Scott Glennie Scott Glennie Scott Glennie is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who the Dallas Stars drafted eighth overall during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Glennie currently plays for the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League .... |
3 year entry-level contract |
| Maxime Fortunus Maxime Fortunus Maxime Fortunus is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League. Fortunus is one of the only professional hockey players in North America of Haitian descent... |
2 years, $1.175 million |
| Trevor Ludwig Trevor Ludwig Trevor Ludwig is an American professional ice hockey defenceman. he is currently playing for the Allen Americans in the Central Hockey League . Ludwig was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 6th round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.-Personal information:Trevor and his twin brother, Tyler, are... |
1 year, $525,000 |
| Raymond Sawada Raymond Sawada Raymond Masao Sawada is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League He played at Cornell University from 2004–2008, where he was co-captain as a senior and a member of the Quill and Dagger society... |
1 year, $575,000 |
| Fabian Brunnstrom Fabian Brunnström Fabian Brunnström is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 year, $675,000 |
| Nicklas Grossman Nicklas Grossman Nicklas Grossman is a professional ice hockey defenceman, currently with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
2 years, $3.25 million |
| James Neal | 2 years, $5.75 million |
| Matt Niskanen Matt Niskanen Matthew Norman Niskanen is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the first round, 28th overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.-Amateur career:Niskanen attended the University... |
2 years, $3 million |
| Jack Campbell Jack Campbell (ice hockey) Jack Campbell is an American ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Campbell was one of the top goaltenders eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, ranked second among North American goaltenders both in Central Scouting's midterm and final rankings... |
3 years, $2.4 million entry-level contract |
| Matt Fraser | 3 years, $1.68 million entry-level contract |
| Trevor Daley Trevor Daley Trevor Daley is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
6 years, $19.8 million contract extension |
| Brenden Dillon Brenden Dillon Brenden Dillon is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.... |
3 years, $2.23 million entry-level contract |
| Patrik Nemeth Patrik Nemeth Patrik Nemeth is a Swedish junior ice hockey defenceman currently playing in AIK of the Elitserien . Nemeth has also played in Sweden's junior team, both U17 and U18. He was drafted in the second round as 41st overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft... |
3 years, $2.38 million entry-level contract |
Draft picks
The Stars' picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft2010 NHL Entry Draft
The 2010 NHL Entry Draft was the 48th NHL Entry Draft, held on June 25–26, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home arena of the Los Angeles Kings. This was the first time Los Angeles hosted the NHL Entry Draft. An unofficial record of 11 American-trained players were selected in...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
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| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 11 | Jack Campbell Jack Campbell (ice hockey) Jack Campbell is an American ice hockey goaltender currently playing with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Campbell was one of the top goaltenders eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, ranked second among North American goaltenders both in Central Scouting's midterm and final rankings... |
G | U.S. National U-18 Team USA Hockey National Team Development Program The National Team Development Program was started in 1996 by USA Hockey as a way to identify elite ice hockey players in the country under the age of 18, and centralize their training. There are two teams in the program, an Under-17 squad and an Under-18 squad. The teams are both based in Ann... (United States Hockey League United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 2 | 41 | Patrik Nemeth Patrik Nemeth Patrik Nemeth is a Swedish junior ice hockey defenceman currently playing in AIK of the Elitserien . Nemeth has also played in Sweden's junior team, both U17 and U18. He was drafted in the second round as 41st overall by the Dallas Stars in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft... |
D | AIK J20 (J20 SuperElit J20 SuperElit J20 SuperElit is a junior ice hockey league composed of 20 teams in Sweden. It is the highest-level junior ice hockey league in Sweden. The teams are divided in two groups, or divisions, Norra and Södra , and are usually associated with a professional team in either Elitserien or HockeyAllsvenskan... ) |
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| 3 | 77 (from Colorado) | Alexandr Guptill | LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... |
Orangeville Crushers Orangeville Crushers The Orangeville Crushers were a Canadian Junior "A" ice hockey team from Orangeville, Ontario. They played in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Midwestern Junior B Hockey League, and Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.-History:... (Central Canadian Hockey League) |
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| 4 | 109 (from Los Angeles via Colorado) | Alex Theriau | D | Everett Silvertips Everett Silvertips The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League that plays in Everett, Washington. They joined the league as an expansion team for the 2003–04 WHL season. The team name comes from the silvertip bear... (Western Hockey League Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 5 | 131 | John Klingberg John Klingberg John Klingberg is a Swedish ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Jokerit in the SM-liiga. John was drafted 131st overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars... |
D | Frolunda, Jr. (Swedish Jr.) | |
Final roster
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