Justin Hryckowian

Having played college hockey at Northeastern University, Hryckowian was not drafted by an NHL club, but he ultimately caught the eye of the Stars, who signed him to a two-year, entry-level deal in March of 2024. The left-shot center got off to a relatively sluggish start in the minors in 2023-24, but he made a name for himself last year with AHL Texas, accruing 22 goals, 60 points and a plus-15 rating over 67 regular-season contests. Hryckowian was also stellar during the 2025 Calder Cup playoffs, banking nine goals and 18 points across 14 outings. Dallas has a talented forward group, so the 24-year-old might not receive many opportunities to contribute to the scoresheet in 2025-26, but he is certainly a player to monitor going forward, especially if injuries arise and open up consistent playing time. Read Past Outlooks