Dallas Stars
· 2026-06-25
The Dallas Stars are gearing up for the 2026 NHL Draft, set to take place on June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, after a strong 2025-26 season where they finished 50-20-12.
The Stars finished second in the Central Division with 112 points, but were eliminated by the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the playoffs, losing their last game 5-2 on April 30, 2026.
The team's recent performance has been impressive, with a current standing of 2nd in the Western Conference and a 50-20 record, on a W5 streak.
The Stars selected Cameron Schmidt in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and also drafted Brandon Gorzynski, Atte Joki, Måns Goos, Dawson Sharkey, and Charlie Paquette.
Cameron Schmidt, a right wing from the Vancouver Giants, was the team's first pick in the 2025 draft.
The Stars currently hold five selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, starting with their second-round pick, which is 59th overall.
Their other picks include 155th overall in the fifth round, 187th overall in the sixth round, and 197th and 219th overall in the seventh round.
The team traded its 2026 first-round pick, 2026 third-round pick, 2027 third-round pick, and a conditional 2028 first-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Mikko Rantanen trade.
Yes, Jason Robertson won the Calder Trophy in 2021 after a standout rookie season with the Stars.
Jason Robertson has since become one of the team's most important offensive players and a major part of the franchise's current core.
The Stars are looking to find similar value in the 2026 draft, despite not having a first-round pick.
The team's minor league affiliates, the Texas Stars and the Idaho Steelheads, will also be watching the draft closely, as they look to develop young players and add depth to the organization.