Dallas Stars Salary Cap Update

Roster Moves and Projections

Overview

The Dallas Stars have been actively managing their salary cap situation, making several roster moves and projections for the upcoming season. The team's current cap hit stands at $87.9 million, leaving them with approximately $5.1 million in available space.

Recent Transactions

The Stars have recently signed forward Joe Pavelski to a one-year, $7 million contract extension. Additionally, they have acquired defenseman Jani Hakanpaa from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

Projected Roster

The Stars' projected roster for the 2023-24 season includes the following players:
- Forwards: Roope Hintz, Jason Robertson, Jamie Benn, Joe Pavelski, Tyler Seguin
- Defensemen: Miro Heiskanen, Jani Hakanpaa, Esa Lindell, Colin Miller
- Goaltenders: Jake Oettinger, Braden Holtby

Salary Cap Considerations

The Stars have several players with significant cap hits, including Benn ($9.5 million), Seguin ($9.85 million), and Hintz ($8.45 million). The team will need to make smart roster decisions to stay under the salary cap.

The Stars will have some flexibility in the coming years as several contracts expire, including those of Seguin and Oettinger. They will need to carefully manage their cap space to ensure they can retain key players and build a competitive team.