Dallas Stars loan forward ahead of final road trip

Move could signal return of injured forwards Radek Faksa and Michael Bunting

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:37pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Dallas Stars hockey game, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of green, white, and red.The Dallas Stars' roster moves hint at the potential return of key injured players as the team gears up for the Stanley Cup playoffs.Dallas Today

The Dallas Stars have loaned forward Cameron Hughes to their AHL affiliate Texas Stars, a move that could indicate the return of injured forwards Radek Faksa and Michael Bunting ahead of the team's final two regular-season games.

Why it matters

The Stars are battling several key injuries as they prepare for the Stanley Cup playoffs, so the potential return of Faksa and Bunting would be a significant boost to their lineup and playoff hopes.

The details

The Stars announced on Sunday that they had loaned forward Cameron Hughes to the Texas Stars, their AHL affiliate. This move suggests that either Faksa or Bunting, or potentially both, could be available to play in the Stars' next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. Both Faksa and Bunting have been dealing with lower-body injuries and were expected to return before the playoffs.

  • The Stars announced the roster move on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
  • The Stars have two regular-season games remaining, with the next one against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

The players

Cameron Hughes

A forward for the Dallas Stars who has been loaned to the team's AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars.

Radek Faksa

A veteran forward for the Dallas Stars who has been dealing with a lower-body injury.

Michael Bunting

A forward for the Dallas Stars who has also been dealing with a lower-body injury.

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What’s next

The Stars will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night, and it's possible that either Faksa or Bunting, or both, could be available to play in that game.

The takeaway

The Stars' roster move to loan Cameron Hughes to their AHL affiliate suggests that they are expecting to have injured forwards Radek Faksa and Michael Bunting back in the lineup soon, which could be a significant boost as the team prepares for the Stanley Cup playoffs.