Dallas Stars Daily Links: Final Preparations Before Free Agency 2019

DALLAS, TX - MAY 5: Mats Zuccarello #36 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on May 5, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 5: Mats Zuccarello #36 of the Dallas Stars handles the puck against Jaden Schwartz #17 of the St. Louis Blues in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the American Airlines Center on May 5, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

July 1 is right around the corner and the Dallas Stars are expected to be a significant player once again. Here are some links to keep you updated on all the rumors and reports circling around the league as we approach the big day.

The 2019 NHL Free Agent signing period is coming in hot, and it looks as though the Dallas Stars will once again be a central player. Would you have guessed any differently?

With 11 a.m. CT on Monday, July 1 marking the official opening of Free Agency in the league, there will be a lot to watch out for as the window opens. In addition to that, the storylines in the days leading up to July 1 offer plenty of speculation, rumoring, and intrigue. And it’s not just for the Stars.

While the landing spots of Joe Pavelski and Mats Zuccarello are sure to keep Dallas fans interested, the two stars make up a small part of the large Free Agency picture that is coming into focus as the final hours of June tick away. In the first few hours of Sunday alone, a handful of players were traded or bought out (including Dallas Stars forward Valeri Nichushkin) as teams prepare to dive into July 1 with their own respective game plans.

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So as we approach the first day of Free Agency, let’s take a look at some final links to prepare you for the frenzy ahead:

The beginning of every Free Agency brings questions for every team. What is one important question that each club must answer this summer? (Sports Illustrated)

The Central division always knows how to make a splash during the offseason. How might each team be planning to do so this time around? (ESPN)

There are plenty of big-name free agents hitting the market on July 1. But where will each one sign? Here are some predictions. (Puck Prose)

Plenty of teams are expected to be active in signing and trading when the market opens on July 1. Which teams are guarantees to make big splashes? (USA Today)

After months of speculation, Phil Kessel was traded to the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday night. With that, he now gets a chance to reunite with coach Rick Tocchet. (NHL)

Is Mats Zuccarello officially out on Dallas? Is Joe Pavelski ready to hop on board with the Stars? Here’s the latest in the rumor sphere (Blackout Dallas)

There are a lot of burning questions around the NHL as the offseason kicks into full gear. Here are five key questions to focus in on as the market opens. (NHL)

The Dallas Stars have yet to sign UFA forward Mats Zuccarello or RFA forward Ryan Hartman to new deals. With that being said, it looks like the Wild are targeting both. (Sporting News)

It’s almost time to dive headfirst into the 2019 offseason. Where will the Dallas Stars go with it?

Let’s see how it pans out.