Honka has signed with Lulea HF of the SHL, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Honka returned to the Stars on a one-year deal for the 2020-21 campaign after spending the 2019-20 season in Finland, but he spent the entirety of the year in the minors, picking up five points in 17 contests. It wouldn't be surprising to see him remain overseas for the remainder of his playing career.

Honka has been assigned to AHL Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Honka has been with Dallas' taxi squad since the start of the season, but he has yet to crack the big club's lineup. He could be in for an extended stay in the minors.

Honka (COVID-19 protocols) was placed on waivers Wednesday, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless Honka is claimed by another team, the move will allow the club to either move the blueliner onto the taxi squad or ship him down to the minors outright. Given the contentious relationship in the past, it seems unlikely Honka would be thrilled about joining AHL Texas. With the taxi squad, the Finn will at least still be able to practice with the NHL group and could be promoted as needed.

Honka inked a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Honka will return to the Stars following a one-year stint in Finland while he was engaged in a contract dispute with the organization. While the blueliner should get every opportunity to secure a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night, the fact that he is on a two-way deal could see him spend some time in the minors this year.

General manager Jim Nill told reporters that Honka would like to rejoin the Stars for the 2020-21 campaign, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Honka missed out on last season after failing to come to an agreement regarding his contract. With JyP HT Jyvaskyla, the 24-year-old blueliner notched four goals and 11 helpers in 46 appearances. The Finn would likely push Joel Hanley and Andrej Sekera for a spot in the lineup if he does in fact re-sign with the Stars.

Honka did not reach a contract agreement with the Stars on Sunday and will not be able to return to the NHL until at least next season, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was some talk that Dallas was working on trading Honka to a team that would sign him to an extension but nothing was finalized before Sunday's deadline. He will not be eligible to return to the NHL until next season.

Honka, who is still holding out due to a contract dispute, has signed a one-year deal with JYP of Liiga, Sean Shapiro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Honka, a restricted free agent, formally requested to be traded by Dallas in mid-September, but the Stars have yet to find a suitable partner. With his NHL future still hanging in the balance, the 23-year-old blueliner has decided to head to his native Finland to ensure he's in playing shape if and when he's dealt to another NHL organization. As long as his rights are traded and he signs a new deal prior to Feb. 1, he'll be able to return to North America and suit up for his new NHL club immediately. However, if a deal doesn't occur prior to that date, he'll spend the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign in Finland.

Honka has requested to be traded by the Stars, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

This development doesn't come as a surprise, as the Stars simply have too much at defense for Honka to have a regular role, and he's shown major potential during his time in the AHL over the past several seasons. The 23-year-old blueliner is an effective power-play quarterback, so if he's picked up by the right team, he'll have sneaky sleeper potential.

Honka was given a qualifying offer from the Stars on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Honka wasn't much of a factor at the NHL level last season, suiting up in 29 games and collecting four helpers. He didn't appear in game action for the Stars going all the way back to Jan 15, so he'll likely have to stick in out in the minors to begin 2019-20.

Honka has found himself as a healthy scratch in 18 straight contests.

EDGE Analysis

The blueliner has recorded only four assists in 29 appearances this year. Right now, Stars coach Jim Montgomery seems to prefer Taylor Fedun over Honka and the deadline acquisition Jamie Oleksiak.