The Dallas Stars have secured forward Kole Lind for another season, signing him to a one-year, two-way contract, although the financial details remain undisclosed. Lind has shown promise, having played 71 games in the AHL with the Texas Stars, where he accumulated 52 points through 23 goals and 29 assists. He also made an impression during the Calder Cup playoffs, scoring 8 goals and providing 7 assists in 14 games. Originally drafted by Vancouver in 2017, the 26-year-old has gained valuable experience, with 31 NHL appearances across two teams, Seattle and Vancouver, totaling 8 points. This extension highlights Dallas's commitment to developing talent within their ranks.

The Texas Stars secured a convincing 4-1 victory against the Grand Rapids Griffins, highlighted by a hat trick from Kole Lind. Lind opened the scoring early in the first period with a deft tip-in of a Michael Karow shot. Despite being outshot 13-5 in the second period, the Stars maintained pressure. In the third, Lind netted two goals, including one during a breakaway and another into an empty net, marking his first hat trick in a Stars uniform. Matej Blumel also scored an empty-netter to cap off the game, while goalie Remi Poirier secured the win with 17 saves.

The Texas Stars triumphed over the Cleveland Monsters with a 5-4 shootout victory, marking their fourth straight win on their road trip. Goaltender Magnus Hellberg shined, stopping all shootout attempts this season alongside Remi Poirier. Matej Blümel and Cameron Hughes scored in the shootout. The Stars displayed offensive prowess with goals from Kole Lind, Arttu Hyry, and Blümel, who tied the league record with his 37th goal. Despite Cleveland's Trey Fix-Wolansky tying the game late in the third, the Stars emerged victorious after a scoreless overtime.

The Dallas Stars are facing a series of injuries early in the season, impacting their roster significantly. Forward Tyler Seguin and defenseman Matt Dumba are already sidelined, and now Sam Steel is questionable for Saturday's game against Edmonton after tweaking an injury.

Defenseman Brendan Smith, who suffered an upper-body injury during a recent game, is probable to play. The team has recalled Alexander Petrovic and may call up another forward if Steel is unable to participate due to limited cap space.

Oskar Bäck, a 24-year-old center from Sweden, made his NHL debut with the Dallas Stars against the Nashville Predators, a moment his family watched at 2 a.m. local time. Initially expected to be sent down, Bäck secured a roster spot due to an injury to Mavrik Bourque.

Stars coach Pete DeBoer praised Bäck's solid, two-way play, emphasizing his ability to contribute in a gritty role. Despite limited ice time in his debut, Bäck aims to establish himself and hopes for more opportunities as the season progresses.