Lian Bichsel - NHL News & Rumors

Set to return after break Head coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday that Bichsel (lower body) is "very, very close" to returning but will be held out until after the Olympic break, Brien Rea of Victory+ repor...

Impact Bichsel has been sidelined since late November due to his lower-body injury, and his initial goal was to return around the Olympic break. Gulutzan's comments Wednesday suggest that Bichsel was a possibility to return ahead of the league's layoff, but the team will exercise caution and give him a few extra weeks to rest. It wouldn't be surprising to see him back on the ice when the Stars resume play in late February.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to begin rehab Bichsel is targeting a return date just before or after the Olympic break, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports Sunday.

Impact Bichsel is still not weight-bearing and has yet to begin rehabbing his lower body injury, suffered on Nov. 30. The 21-year-old was place on long-term injured reserve and is still a while out from a return. Bichsel had one goal and two assists with a plus-6 rating in 26 games prior to his injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on long-term injured reserve Bichsel (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, retroactive to Nov. 30.

Impact Bichsel required surgery this past week for the injury. He is expected to miss six weeks and could return to the lineup ahead of the Olympic Games in February. Bichsel has one goal and two assists with 85 hits in 26 games this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for surgery Bichsel (lower body) will require surgery that will sideline him for six weeks, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports Tuesday. In addition, Bichsel was designated for injured reserve...

Impact Bichsel was injured against the Senators on Sunday and is now facing a long-term stint on the sidelines. Given his recovery timeline, the 21-year-old blueliner's placement on injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise. Without Bichsel in the lineup, Vladislav Kolyachonok figures to step into the lineup versus the Rangers on Tuesday and beyond.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lian Bichsel carried off the ice after hit from Fabian Zetterlund. Lian Bichsel unable to leave the ice under his own power after hit from Fabian Zetterlund.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Johnston's hat trick leads Stars past Senators 6-1 for 4th consecutive win

Wyatt Johnston’s fourth career hat track included two power-play goals, giving him an NHL-best 12, and Jason Robertson had the winning goal and two assists in his 400th career NHL...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Deemed questionable to return Bichsel (undisclosed) is questionable to return to Sunday's home matchup against Ottawa, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

Impact Bichsel needed assistance getting off the ice after being hit into the boards in the second period. The left-shot defenseman logged 9:31 of ice time prior to departing. If he is forced to miss any further time, Vladislav Kolyachonok, who was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game, will likely draw back into the lineup. Dallas begins a brief two-game road trip Tuesday versus the Rangers.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring Saturday Bichsel scored a goal, doled out eight hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Bichsel saw a season-high 20:47 of ice time, and he was the primary beneficiary of Thomas Harley's (lower body) absence. The 21-year-old Bichsel won't bring the same level of offense as Harley, but the former has the potential to rack up significant hit totals if his ice time stays high. On the year, Bichsel has three points, eight shots on net, 66 hits, 22 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson's natural hat trick leads Stars past Flyers 5-1

Jason Robertson’s natural hat trick gave him consecutive multigoal games, and the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 for their fifth victory in a row

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner nets goal and assist in 5-1 win over slumping Stars

Columbus captain Boone Jenner had a power-play goal and an assist in the first period, and the Blue Jackets beat Dallas 5-1 to hand the slumping Stars their third straight defeat

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Draws first helper Bichsel notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues.

Impact Bichsel's assist on a late Mikko Rantanen goal was the 21-year-old defenseman's first point in five games this season. Bichsel is seeing steady usage in a bottom-four role, and he will likely remain unchallenged for playing time as long as Nils Lundkvist (lower body) is out. Last season, Bichsel had nine points in 38 regular-season contests, but his best path to fantasy value is through physicality. He already has 13 hits and nine blocks this season and could be capable of a 200-hit, 100-block campaign.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Draws first helper Bichsel notched an assist and three hits in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Blues.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back up Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Tuesday.

Impact Bichsel was sent down Monday, but he's back with the big club ahead of Thursday's regular-season opener in Winnipeg. The 2022 first-round pick played in 38 regular-season games last year, though he should be able to increase that number in a third-pairing role in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors as procedural move Bichsel was loaned to AHL Texas on Monday.

Impact While Bichsel will briefly join the minor-league club ahead of the regular season, he was sent down as a cap-saving move and is slated to be on Dallas' Opening Night roster, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports. Bichsel made 38 regular-season appearances for Dallas last year, logging four goals, five assists, 155 hits, 41 PIM and 23 blocked shots while averaging 14:53 of ice time.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

2025-26 Player Profile: Lian Bichsel | Dallas Stars After making a sizable splash in his rookie season, the young defenseman looks to be on the brink of a big year in his development

AUGUST 11, 2025 • NHL.COM

Stars' Jim Nill reveals Tyler Seguin, Lian Bichsel played through injuries in playoffs Stars GM Jim Nill revealed injuries to Tyler Seguin and Lian Bichsel during the playoffs.

JUNE 6, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Earns first career playoff point Bichsel logged an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and two PIM in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.

Impact Bichsel was originally credited with the Stars' goal, but he had to settle for the primary helper on a Jason Robertson tally after a scoring update. The 21-year-old Bichsel has played every game this postseason, but this was his first point in 16 appearances. He's added 12 shots on net, 66 hits, seven blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-1 rating while filling a third-pairing role. While the results are starting to get away from the Stars, Bichsel continues to gain valuable experience early in his career, and he could be poised to take on a larger role as a shutdown defenseman in 2025-26.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6

Nathan MacKinnon received credit for a go-ahead goal with 10:56 remaining after the puck bounced off the shoulder of a Dallas player and the Colorado Avalanche staved off eliminati...

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Lian Bichsel injury update: Stars defenseman helped off ice after crashing into boards vs. Avalanche | Sporting News Bichsel collided with the boards after getting tangled up with Jack Drury early in the second period of Game 6.

MAY 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lian Bichsel injury update: Stars defenseman helped off ice after crashing into boards vs. Avalanche | Sporting News Canada Bichsel collided with the boards after getting tangled up with Jack Drury early in the second period of Game 6.

MAY 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stars Call Up Reinforcements Ahead of Playoffs With the regular season complete, NHL teams are now free to call up reinforcements going into the playoffs. The Dallas Stars announced that...

APRIL 18, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Back in NHL Bichsel was recalled from AHL Texas on Friday.

Impact Bichsel was sent down Wednesday as the Stars needed his cap room to activate Tyler Seguin (hip) from long-term injured reserve. The playoffs have no bearing on the salary cap, enabling the Stars to recall the 20-year-old defenseman. Bichsel had four goals and five assists across 38 NHL regular-season NHL games before his demotion.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Bichsel was reassigned to AHL Texas on Wednesday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Bichsel's demotion will clear the necessary cap space for Tyler Seguin (hip) to be activated off long-term injured reserve. Additionally, the demotion of Bichsel and Alex Petrovic means Esa Lindell (rest) and Thomas Harley (rest) figure to be ready to play against Nashville on Wednesday.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Monday Bichsel scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Bichsel snapped a five-game goal drought with the tally, tying the game at 1-1 in the first period. The 20-year-old blueliner is up to four goals, nine points, 39 shots on net, 155 hits, 41 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 38 appearances. He's likely to be in the lineup for Game 1 of the playoffs versus the Avalanche, but Bichsel is the most likely blueliner to give way once Miro Heiskanen (knee) is able to play again.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Johnston's hat trick leads Stars past Senators 6-1 for 4th consecutive win

Robertson's natural hat trick leads Stars past Flyers 5-1

Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner nets goal and assist in 5-1 win over slumping Stars

MacKinnon gets credit for fluky go-ahead goal as Avs tie series with 7-4 win over Stars in Game 6