What Happened
The Dallas Stars recalled defenseman Trey Taylor from AHL Texas on Thursday, filling the roster spot created when forward Dylan Hryckowian was reassigned to the minors. The move restored Dallas to a full 23-player active roster and put Taylor, 24, in line for a possible NHL debut. On Sunday, the club returned Taylor to Texas, where he played against Rockford and scored his first goal of the season, making him recall-eligible again.
Key Details
- Taylor, 24, is a left-shot defenseman signed as an undrafted NCAA free agent out of Clarkson University.
- Kyle Capobianco suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday against New Jersey and is expected to miss about four weeks.
- Dallas has six healthy defensemen on its active roster after Taylor's return to the AHL.
- Taylor scored his first goal of the season for Texas against Rockford on Sunday.
What It Means
Capobianco's absence leaves a hole on Dallas' third pairing, and Taylor's left-handed shot and similar physical profile made him a natural candidate to fill it. The brief demotion let him get game action in the AHL while keeping him eligible for another recall, with Dallas thin on healthy blueliners.
What's Next
Taylor can be recalled again at any time. Dallas will continue to manage its defense depth while Capobianco recovers, with the club carrying only six healthy defensemen.