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Dallas Stars
Lian Bichsel
Age: 21Position: D
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Bichsel (lower-body) will require surgery and is expected to be out for the next six weeks.

Bichsel was in agonizing pain after an awkward collision in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Ottawa Senators and needed to be helped off the ice. The 21-year-old Bichsel was off to a strong start in his first full NHL season, with 85 hits and three points (1G / 2A) in a shutdown role through 26 games.

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Bichsel left Sunday's game with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Bichsel had to be helped off of the ice after suffering a lower-body injury during a collision with the sideboards. Post-game, the Stars said that Bichsel will be evaluated on Monday and that they are hoping it's not as serious as they initially thought.

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Bichsel (illness) is out on Friday in Winnipeg.

Bichsel did not practice on Thursday due to an illness and is not ready to join the team for the Friday night matchup against the Winnipeg Jets. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season. Brendan Smith will draw into the Stars' lineup as Bichsel's replacement.

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Bichsel missed practice on Thursday due to an illness and is questionable to travel on Dallas' road trip.

Bichsel is battling an illness that could keep him out of the lineup on the Stars' upcoming two-game road trip. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman is averaging 14:57 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 22 games this season.

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Bichsel (concussion) is expected to return vs. New Jersey on Tuesday.

Bichsel has been sidelined the previous three games for the Stars due to a concussion but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The 20-year-old Bichsel is averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 18 games this season. Brendan Smith will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Bichsel's return.

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Bichsel (concussion) is an option on Tuesday vs. New Jersey.

Bichsel has not played since exiting last Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.

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Bichsel (concussion) will remain out on Friday vs. Los Angeles but has been upgraded to day-to-day.

Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests. He did not play on Tuesday but is making progress towards a near return.

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Bichsel is in concussion protocol and is out on Tuesday in Columbus.

Bichsel exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New York Islanders with only 9:00 time-on-ice after receiving a hit from Casey Cizikas, who was issued a five-minute major penalty on the play. The 20-year-old Bichsel has already established himself as a staple on the Stars blueline this season, averaging 15:04 time-on-ice and recording five points (2G / 3A) in 18 contests.

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Bichsel has been recalled from Texas (AHL).

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut earlier this season, scoring two points (2G / 0A) in eight games. The 20-year-old defenseman has six points (3G / 6A) in 28 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

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Bichsel has been reassigned to Texas (AHL).

Bicshel has bee impressive in his NHL debut, recording two points (2G / 0A) and 13 hits in four games. The 20-year-old might be recalled before Friday's game against the New York Rangers as the Stars continue to navigate injuries and illnesses on their blueline.

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Bichsel has been recalled from the Texas Stars (AHL).

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and has played the last two games since Matt Dumba has been out with an upper-body injury. Bichsel is averaging 14:55 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and eight hits in two games.

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Bichsel will make his NHL debut vs. Nashville on Thursday.

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and will make his NHL debut with Matt Dumba battling an upper-body injury. Bichsel has nine points (3G / 6A) in 21 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

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Bichsel has been recalled from Texas (AHL).

Bichsel was the 18th overall pick of the Stars in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman is highly regarded in the Dallas system and could make his NHL debut with Matt Dumba battling an upper-body injury. Bichsel has nine points (3G / 6A) in 21 games with the Texas Stars (AHL) this season.

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