The Dallas Stars are adding another experienced defenseman to their system.
“We are happy to welcome Kyle and his family to the Stars organization,” Stars general manager Jim Nill said in a statement. “Kyle is a player that we know can bring a physical element to the ice and will provide our defensive core with some added depth.”
Burroughs posted seven points throughout the 2025-26 campaign, recording one goal and six assists in 18 games. While he recently played at the AHL level, Burroughs has made several appearances for NHL teams. He has played in 201 regular-season NHL games, suiting up for the Colorado Avalanche, Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings.
He played in 33 games for the Kings in 2024-25, recording three assists. In total, he has posted 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) in his NHL stint. Burroughs was originally drafted by the New York Islanders as a seventh-rounder in 2013.