February 4, 2025
Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque (face) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He took a puck to the face in Sunday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets and will sit out at least one game, with Colin Blackwell stepping into the lineup as Bourque's replacement. Bourque has picked up 14 points (six goals, eight assists) in 47 games during his rookie campaign. With Mikael Granlund now in Texas, the 23-year-old may see reduced usage moving forward. Blackwell has recorded 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 46 games. He returns to the lineup in a fourth-line role, limiting his fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bruce LeVine
June 2, 2024
Dallas Stars forward Mavrik Bourque will enter the lineup on Sunday against Edmonton for his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut. With the team down 3-2 in the Western Conference Final, Stars head coach Pete DeBoer inserts a bit more offensive talent into the lineup in the shape of Bourque, who was voted the AHL MVP this season. Bourque, who was selected 30th in the 2020 draft, exploded for 77 points (26 goals, 51 assists) in 71 games in the American Hockey League. The 22-year-old takes Ty Dellandrea's spot in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN