The Dallas Stars announced a roster change ahead of their NHL game tonight, recalling Arttu Hyry from the Texas Stars of the AHL to address a shortfall in forwards. This move comes as the team manages injuries and illnesses affecting several key players, prompting a corresponding reassignment of goaltender Rémi Poirier back to the AHL.
With forward Tyler Seguin sidelined indefinitely, the Stars are also coping with Mikko Rantanen and Radek Faksa being placed on injured reserve due to injuries sustained during the Olympics. Adding to the lineup challenges, Roope Hintz is expected to miss tonight’s game as he recovers from an illness.
Arttu Hyry Poised for Return to NHL Action
Hyry’s recall presents a chance for him to participate in his first NHL contest since January of last year. Currently in his second season with Dallas after joining the club as an international free agent, Hyry brings experience from several seasons in Finland’s Liiga with Kärpät. His development in North America has shown promise as he trains with the Texas Stars.
Last season, Hyry completed his rookie campaign with solid production, scoring 24 goals and earning 49 points over 67 games while maintaining a +15 rating, ranking sixth in team scoring. Additionally, he contributed a goal and six points in 14 postseason games, demonstrating his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
This year, his offensive output has been more modest, partly due to an injury earlier in the season. At the time of the recall, Hyry is 12th in scoring on the Texas Stars with seven goals and 17 points in 26 contests, although he carries a -4 plus-minus rating.
Goaltending Adjustments and Team Dynamics
Rémi Poirier will return to the AHL as part of this roster shuffle, having been temporarily elevated as practice depth while Jake Oettinger remained in Milan with Team USA. Poirier has appeared in 34 games for Texas this season, compiling a 16-14-5 record with a .906 save percentage and a 2.74 goals-against average, providing reliable presence between the pipes at the AHL level.
Implications for Dallas Stars’ Outlook
The recall of Arttu Hyry highlights the Dallas Stars’ determination to address roster challenges while navigating injuries and player availability during this crucial stretch of the season. Hyry’s return to the NHL stage could inject fresh energy and scoring depth as the Stars try to maintain competitiveness amid adversity. How effectively these roster adjustments will translate to on-ice success remains to be seen as the team contends with ongoing absences and the demands of NHL play.
