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Stars Trim Training Camp Roster by 13, Including Surprising Release of Preseason Standout

Despite a game-winning preseason goal, Jack Becker headlines a wave of roster cuts as Dallas narrows its squad, sending several promising prospects back to the AHL affiliates.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 3:45 PM
Stars Trim Training Camp Roster by 13, Including Surprising Release of Preseason Standout
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars reduced their training camp roster to 39 players on Wednesday.
  • Forward Jack Becker was released from his professional tryout despite scoring a preseason game-winning goal.
  • Defenseman Aram Minnetian and five other players were placed on waivers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Stars trimmed their training camp roster down to 39 players on Wednesday morning ahead of their preseason series against the Minnesota Wild. Forward Jack Becker headlined the departures after being released from his professional tryout, despite scoring the game-winning goal in Sunday's preseason opener against the St. Louis Blues.

Dallas also placed defenseman Aram Minnetian, Connor Punnett, and forwards Justin Ertel, Christian Fitzgerald, Ayrton Martino, and Charlie Paquette on waivers. Additionally, Benjamin Gleason and Kyle Looft were released from tryouts, while Ryan Brown, Mikhail Cherepanov, Brandon Gorzynski, and Jakub Vaněček were returned to their junior clubs.

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