Three Stars' Players Who Could Become NHL Regulars Next Season

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Three Stars' Players Who Could Become NHL Regulars Next Season

Jacob Titus · The Hockey News - Dallas Stars

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 ·

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Jan 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Arttu Hyry (12) skates against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Signed as a free agent ahead of last season, Arttu Hyry made a smooth transition to North American hockey posting 49 points (24+25) through 67 games with the Texas Stars , playing both center and right wing.

Hyry is a physical, defensive forward who should be able to play penalty kill. He was listed as the Stars' fourth best right wing option in the 2025-26 Yearbook .

Justin Hryckowian

Speaking of undrafted free agents, NCAA free agent Justin Hryckowian could also jump into the lineup after showcasing a deadly combo of smarts and skill in the AHL last season. Hryckowian netted 68 points (22+38).

Should the Stars need depth scoring, Hryckowian could fill that void in a pinch. He's sitting as the Stars 5LW .

Lian Bichsel

Former 2022 first round pick Lian Bichsel really cemented himself as a main piece of the Dallas Stars roster last season, being given an opportunity and running with it, scoring nine points (4+5) over 38 games since his AHL call up.

The 6-foot-7 blueliner is ranked as the team's sixth best defenseman, and likely has the runway to really develop into a definitive shutdown blueliner as the 2025-26 progresses.

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