Ilya Lyubushkin - NHL News & Rumors

Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract

The Nashville Predators signed newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a six-year, $33 million contract Saturday

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Dallas Stars acquire draft picks from Nashville Predators | Dallas Stars The club has acquired two draft picks from the Predators in exchange for Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Predators Acquire Mavrik Bourque, Ilya Lyubushkin From Dallas | Nashville Predators Bourque Recorded Career Highs in Goals (20), Assists (21) and Points (41) in 2025-26 With the Stars

JULY 1 • NHL.COM

Traded Wednesday Lyubushkin and Mavrik Bourque were acquired by Nashville from Dallas on Wednesday in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round selection, per Pierre LeBrun of TS...

Impact Lyubushkin had a goal, nine points, 40 PIM, 68 hits and 90 blocks in 53 regular-season appearances with the Stars in 2025-26. He'll be competing for a third-pairing spot with Nashville, but he might end up being the team's seventh blueliner, which would lead to him regularly serving as a healthy scratch.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars looking to move $3.25m D-Man to make room for Jason Robertson | Sporting News Dallas is shopping Ilya Lyubushkin to clear salary cap space to re-sign restricted free agent Jason Robertson to a projected $12 million ext...

JUNE 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dallas Stars may once again part ways with fan favorite Radek Faksa to help lock up Jason Robertson | Sporting News Dallas considers trading Radek Faksa and Ilya Lyubushkin to clear vital salary cap space for a projected $12 million extension for winger Ja...

JUNE 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Picks up assist Wednesday Lyubushkin notched an assist, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.

Impact Lyubushkin has gotten steady playing time down the stretch in the absence of other defensemen. The blueliner ended his 10-game point drought with a helper on a Mavrik Bourque tally in the first period. Lyubushkin was scratched 11 times during the slump, which suggests he'll be a part-time player at best once Miro Heiskanen (lower body) returns. Lyubushkin ends the regular season with nine points, 33 shots on net, 40 PIM, 68 hits and 90 blocked shots over 53 appearances.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adds helper Monday Lyubushkin notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Monday's 6-1 win over the Canucks.

Impact Lyubushkin missed some time prior to the Olympic break and looks to be in a part-time role with the Stars' defense at full health now. The 31-year-old blueliner is up to eight points, 28 shots on net, 36 PIM, 57 hits and 72 blocked shots over 42 appearances this season. When in the lineup, Lyubushkin is likely to fill a bottom-pairing role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Stars beat Canucks 6-1 to extend winning streak to a franchise-record 9 games

Lian Bichsel scored twice and the Dallas Stars beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Monday night

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Expected to return Wednesday Lyubushkin (lower body) is set to play Wednesday versus St. Louis, per Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Lyubushkin missed Dallas' past four games because of the injury. He has a goal, seven points, 36 PIM, 54 hits and 67 blocks in 39 appearances in 2025-26. The 31-year-old's return might result in Alex Petrovic being a healthy scratch Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Monday Lyubushkin (lower body) won't play against Winnipeg on Monday, according to Brien Rea of Victory+.

Impact Lyubushkin will miss his fourth straight game, and it's unclear if he will play in Wednesday's matchup against St. Louis. He has collected one goal, six assists, 24 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and 54 hits in 39 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Joins team on road Lyubushkin (lower body) has joined the Stars in Utah to skate with his teammates, per Robert Tiffin of D Magazine.

Impact It wouldn't be surprising if Lyubushkin still misses Saturday's game against the mammoth, but at the least, this is a sign that he's making good progress in his recovery. Lyubushkin has a goal, seven points, 36 PIM, 54 hits and 67 blocks in 39 appearances in 2025-26. When Lyubushkin is ready to return, he will probably serve on the third pairing, potentially in place of Alex Petrovic.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from trip Lyubushkin (lower body) didn't join the Stars for their three-game road trip, Robert Tiffin of D Magazine reports Tuesday.

Impact Lyubushkin was originally deemed doubtful for Tuesday's matchup with the Blues, but now it seems he will miss the next three games entirely. Given the length of his expected absence, the blueliner will be a strong candidate to end up on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot for Dallas.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Tuesday Lyubushkin (lower body) is doubtful to play against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to Robert Tiffin of D Magazine.

Impact Lyubushkin didn't participate in Sunday's practice and will likely miss at least one game. He is poised to accompany the Stars on the team's three-game road trip, but a return to the lineup before it ends against Utah on Saturday is unclear. Lyubushkin has one goal, six assists, 24 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and 54 hits in 39 appearances this season.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson scores 30th goal with a minute left to lift Stars over Blues 3-2

Jason Robertson scored his 30th goal of the season with one minute to play to lift the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Sustains lower-body injury Lyubushkin (lower body) won't return to Friday's game versus the Blues, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Lyubushkin was injured during the second period and didn't come out for the third. The 31-year-old defenseman can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The Stars' next game is a rematch with the Blues in St. Louis on Tuesday, and Alex Petrovic would draw in if Lyubushkin can't play.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stars beat the Capitals 4-1 to end their losing streak at 6 games

Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Ready to rock Lyubushkin (illness) will return to the lineup against Buffalo on Wednesday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Lyubushkin will return to the third pairing after missing Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Chicago. He has produced one goal, six assists, 17 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and 43 hits across 27 appearances this season. Lyubushkin will replace Kyle Capobianco in Wednesday's lineup.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Lyubushkin will miss Saturday's game against Chicago with an illness, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Lyubushkin has one goal, six assists, 43 hits, 52 blocked shots and 23 PIM across 27 games this season. Kyle Capobianco will enter the lineup in place of Lyubushkin. The Stars don't play again until Wednesday and Lyubushkin is expected to be healthy enough to return at that time.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first goal of season Lyubushkin scored a scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Ducks.

Impact The goal was Lyubushkin's first in four games since he returned from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old blueliner is likely to occupy a bottom-four role moving forward, where he'll offer physicality with limited scoring potential. The goal was his first of the campaign with go with five assists, 16 shots on net, 37 hits, 48 blocked shots and 21 PIM over 25 outings.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Lyubushkin (lower body) will play against Florida on Saturday, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports.

Impact Following a three-game absence, Lyubushkin will skate alongside Kyle Capobianco in his return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Lyubushkin has recorded five assists, 15 shots on goal, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on road trip Lyubushkin (lower body) won't accompany the Starts on the team's upcoming two-game road trip, Stars beat writer Robert Tiffin reports Monday.

Impact As a result, Lyubushkin likely won't be an option for Tuesday against Winnipeg and Thursday against Minnesota. He remains day-to-day after sitting out Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over Pittsburgh. He has generated five assists, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Lyubushkin (lower body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, according to Dallas beat writer Robert Triffin.

Impact Lyubushkin is day-to-day and will miss at least one game after getting injured in Friday's 4-1 win over San Jose. He has compiled five assists, 41 blocked shots and 30 hits in 21 appearances this season. In his return to the lineup, Nils Lundkvist (lower body) will replace Lyubushkin in Sunday's lineup versus the Penguins.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Lyubushkin (undisclosed) missed practice Saturday and is considered questionable for Sunday's tilt against Pittsburgh, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.

Impact Lyubushkin missed six games last month with an undisclosed injury, before returning and playing in four straight games. The defenseman has five assists, 30 hits and 41 blocked shots across 21 games this season. The Stars will likely call someone up if Lyubushkin is unable to play, as they only have five healthy blueliners heading into action Sunday.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Predators sign newcomer Mavrik Bourque to a 6-year, $33 million contract

Stars beat Canucks 6-1 to extend winning streak to a franchise-record 9 games

Robertson scores 30th goal with a minute left to lift Stars over Blues 3-2

Stars beat the Capitals 4-1 to end their losing streak at 6 games