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Hughes (upper body) was placed on waivers by the Stars on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Hughes began the regular season on the injured non-roster list, but his placement on waivers suggests that he's ready to return to game action. Assuming he clears waivers, the 30-year-old will presumably head to AHL Texas.
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Stars' Kyle Capobianco: Set to miss roughly four weeks
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Capobianco (leg) is expected to miss around four weeks, per Stars TV host Brien Rea.
After initial reports regarding Capobianco's injury expected him to miss at least one week, he's likely going to miss four times that following his recent MRI. It's a tough loss for the Stars and Capobianco, who had posted three shots on net, four PIM, two hits and three blocked shots across five appearances this season. In his absence, Trey Taylor is expected to make his NHL debut Thursday and likely play until Esa Lindell (lower body) is activated from injured reserve. Barring any setbacks, Capobianco should have a chance to rejoin the Stars' lineup prior to the start of December.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Returning to action Thursday
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Steel (undisclosed) will return to action for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Stars TV host Brien Rea reports.
Steel had missed the last two games due to his undisclosed injury, but he skated on the second line during Thursday's morning skate and has officially been cleared to return to game action. Across his 10 appearances to begin the regular season, he's recorded a goal, two assists, eight hits, four PIM and three blocked shots while averaging 15:55 of ice time.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: First goalie off Thursday
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Oettinger was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Canadiens.
Oettinger has been strong over the past two weeks, going 4-0-0 with a shutout, a 1.71 GAA and a .909 save percentage across four starts during that time. The Canadiens have recorded 3.00 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is tied for 17th in the NHL.
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Stars' Trey Taylor: Brought up to NHL
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Taylor was recalled from AHL Texas on Thursday.
With Kyle Capobianco (leg) sidelined for at least a week after sustaining a leg injury in Tuesday's clash, Taylor was likely called up to take the former's spot in the lineup. Overall, the 24-year-old Tayor has compiled three assists, a minus-6 rating and 18 shots on net across eight games with AHL Texas this season. If he does ultimately hit the ice in Thursday's home clash against the Canadiens, he'll be making his NHL debut after three seasons in the AHL.
Hryckowian was reassigned to AHL Texas on Wednesday.
Hryckowian has no points, one shot and one hit in two appearances with Dallas in 2026-27. He also has three goals and eight points in eight outings with Texas this campaign.
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Stars' Tyler Myers: Records assist in loss
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Myers put up an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
Myers has played regularly in a bottom-four role to start the season. He is not involved on the power play for the Stars. The defenseman's helper was his first point of the season to go with seven shots on net, 21 blocked shots, eight hits and six PIM over 12 outings.
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Stars' Colin Blackwell: Nabs assist in loss
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Blackwell logged an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
Blackwell has played in a bottom-six role this season as the Stars manage a handful of injuries to forwards. The helper was his first point in 10 appearances. The 33-year-old has added 13 shots on net, 18 hits and a minus-3 rating. Blackwell's playing time won't be challenged until the Stars get healthier, but he's not a player to consider in most fantasy formats.
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Stars' Justin Hryckowian: Scores again in loss
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Hryckowian scored a goal and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
Hryckowian has tallied in consecutive games to get his offense rolling on the year. The 25-year-old continues to fill a bottom-six role and mixes in on the second power-play unit. He has two tallies, 14 shots on net, 22 hits and two PIM across 12 appearances.
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Stars' Kyle Capobianco: Out at least one week
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Capobianco (leg) is undergoing an MRI and is expected to miss at least a week, Robert Tiffin of NHL.com reports Wednesday.
Head coach Glen Gulutzan doesn't believe Capobianco is going to be out long-term, but ultimately, the MRI should give Dallas more information. The 29-year-old Capobianco has no points, four PIM, two hits and three blocks in five appearances this season. Dallas is down to three healthy defensemen, so the Stars are likely to promote a blueliner from the AHL before Thursday's game against Montreal.
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Stars' Casey DeSmith: Surrenders five goals in loss
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DeSmith stopped 22 of 27 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Devils.
DeSmith struggled against New Jersey's aggressive offensive attack, allowing four goals through the first two periods before conceding another in the third. The veteran finished with an .815 save percentage as Dallas' five-game winning streak ended. With Jake Oettinger ahead of him on the depth chart, DeSmith remains primarily a spot-start option, but fantasy managers shouldn't overlook him for just one bad game. DeSmith remains one of the best backup goaltenders in the league and should be a trusted matchup-based option every time Oettinger takes a break.
Stars' Kyle Capobianco: Under evaulation after early exit
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Capobianco sustained an apparent leg injury in Tuesday's game versus the Devils, and there was no update on his status from head coach Glen Gulutzan after the contest, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Capobianco couldn't put weight on his left leg as he was helped from the ice in the third period of the contest, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. Capobianco joins Esa Lindell (lower body) as injured Dallas defensemen, which could force the team into a roster move ahead of Thursday's game versus the Canadiens.
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Stars' Esa Lindell: Likely back in 4-7 days
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Lindell (lower body) is expected to return to the Stars' lineup within the next 4-7 days, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.
Lindell has missed each of the Stars' last three games with a lower-body injury, but is seemingly nearing a return. When healthy, the 32-year-old blueliner has been solid this season, compiling a plus-4 rating, four shots on net, five hits and 18 blocked shots across nine games. Given his updated timeline for return, Lindell could be back as early as Saturday's home clash against the Blue Jackets.
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Stars' Radek Faksa: Set to miss about one week
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Faksa (lower body) will likely miss another week, according to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports on Tuesday.
Faksa will miss his second straight game against New Jersey on Tuesday and is probably still about a week away from returning. He has chipped in one assist, nine shots on net, nine blocked shots and 12 hits in 10 outings this campaign.
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Stars' Sam Steel: Unavailable Tuesday
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Steel (undisclosed) won't play against New Jersey on Tuesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.
Steel will miss his second straight game, but he might be available to return against Montreal on Thursday. He has contributed one goal, two assists, 13 shots on net, eight hits and three blocked shots in 10 appearances this season.
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Stars' Casey DeSmith: Facing New Jersey
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DeSmith will guard the home goal in Tuesday's clash against New Jersey, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
DeSmith will see his first reps in net since Oct. 14, where he held on for a 3-2 win over Colorado. The 35-year-old backstop currently has a 1-1-0 record, a 1.95 GAA and a .925 save percentage across two outings this season. While he remains firmly behind Jake Oettinger on the depth chart, he remains one of the league's best backups, making him a strong streaming option in most fantasy formats for Tuesday's matchup against New Jersey.
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