2004–05 Dallas Stars season
national Hockey League team season
The 2004–05 Dallas Stars season was their 38th National Hockey League season, and their 12th season in Dallas, however its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time.
Off-season
The Stars chose Mark Fistric with their first-round pick, 28th overall.
Schedule
The Stars preseason and regular season schedules were announced on July 12 and July 14, 2004, respectively.
Transactions
The Stars were involved in the following transactions from June 8, 2004, the day after the deciding game of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals, through February 16, 2005, the day the 2004–05 season was officially cancelled.
Trades
Players acquired
Players lost
Signings
Draft picks
Dallas' picks at the 2004 NHL entry draft, which was held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 26–27, 2004.
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