The 21-year-old's outstanding play in the regular season sputtered to a halt in the playoffs. That's led to plenty of ...

Johnston has been steadily improving since entering the NHL full-time. Over three seasons, he has gone from 41 points to 65 points and then to 71 points in 2024-25.

Wyatt Johnston's growing importance and the pressure he faced in the Dallas Stars' playoff run Johnston's rise into a primary matchup target reflects how much trust the Stars place in him.

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrates after scoring during the second period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas, Monday ...

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston skates after scoring during the first period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas, Monday, April 28, 2025.

The Dallas Stars, Wyatt Johnston, and a harsh critique from a local reporter are drawing attention as questions mount about Johnston's sudden drop in production during the playoffs compared to his ...

Drops of blood and sweat dribbled down Wyatt Johnston’s face as he fielded questions following the Stars’ stunning come-from-behind 4-2 win in Game 7 over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday ...

Wyatt Johnston and the Dallas Stars will try to finish their NHL Playoffs series alive against the Colorado Avalanche at Game 6 on Thursday, May 1 (5/1/2025) at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Wyatt Johnston scored 9 seconds into Game 5, then added another goal and an assist for the Stars in a 6-2 win Monday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

However, Buccigross points out that Dallas is in a tax-free state, which made Johnston likely take less. So, the analyst thinks Knies could be searching for $8.5 million to $9 million per season.