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Michael Bunting

Left Wing · Dallas Stars

2014 Draft, Rd 4 Pick 27 (#117)

Next Game

Mon, Mar 16 · 8:00 PM ET vs Mammoth

FOX4, Utah16, Victory+

Age 306'0"186 lbsShoots LeftScarborough, CAN

Current Season

GP

65

Goals

14

Assists

19

Points

33

+/-

-18

S%

12.2%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs DET1010314:38
Mar 12vs EDM000-1216:14
Mar 10vs VGK0000112:33
Mar 8vs CHI0110114:43
Mar 3@ CBJ0000015:36

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.50M

Total Value

$13.50M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 1-2: 10 Team No Trade List

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Bunting Lights Lamp on PPG vs Gibson

Michael Bunting finds the back of the net with a power-play tally against John Gibson in the thick of DET@DAL action. Sources whisper this moment carries extra weight as Gibson battles through a demanding stretch for the Red Wings. Front offices keep a close eye whenever a gritty forward like Bunting exploits a crease this way, especially with Detroit pushing for positioning.

Detroit Red WingsDallas Stars
Trades & Rumors
Preds' Epic Flop at Trade Deadline

Nashville's Barry Trotz stares down a playoff push that's hanging by a thread, but he pulls back from the full teardown everyone whispered about in the front offices. Rumors swirled around Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Ryan O'Reilly for weeks, yet Trotz ships out depth guys like Michael Bunting and Nick Blankenburg for modest picks instead of cashing in the big names.

Nashville PredatorsColorado Avalanche
Game Recap
Bunting Dishes on Stars' Win Over Hawks

Michael Bunting steps up big in his first taste of Dallas action, assisting on key goals as the Stars grind out a tight victory against the Blackhawks. Fresh off that trade from Nashville for a third-rounder, he's already meshing

Chicago BlackhawksDallas Stars
Injuries
Bunting to Stars: Deadline Steal or Nomad?

The Dallas Stars snag Michael Bunting from the Predators for a middling third-rounder, their second deadline grab after Tyler Myers as they chase the Central lead with a franchise-record 10-game heater. This 30-year-old journeyman, shipped for the third straight season from Carolina to Pittsburgh to Nashville, brings 31 points in 61 games and the versatility to slot anywhere in the top nine amid Dallas' injury crunch with Hintz, Rantanen sidelined and Seguin done for the year.

Nashville PredatorsDallas Stars
Playoffs
Kelly's Trade Tracker - Deadline Deals Heat Up

Mike Kelly breaks down the frenzy with just one day left until the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline hits at 3 p.m. ET Friday. GMs scramble as contenders like the Oilers stock up on depth with Dickinson, Dach and Murphy while the Stars snag Bunting's grit for a third-rounder. Front offices whisper about who's next on the block, and these moves signal who's all-in for the Cup run with playoffs looming.

San Jose SharksNashville Predators
Playoffs
Deadline Buzz: Bunting Dealt, Parayko Stays

Michael Bunting switches jerseys in the latest deadline whirlwind while Parayko digs in his skates with St. Louis. Contenders snatch scoring punch as sellers hold firm on blue-liners. These calls reshape playoff brackets before the 3 p.m. horn.

Nashville PredatorsSt. Louis Blues

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Michael Bunting's stats this season?
Michael Bunting has 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points in 65 games this season.
What team does Michael Bunting play for?
Michael Bunting is a forward for the Dallas Stars.
What is Michael Bunting's contract?
Michael Bunting has a cap hit of $4.50M with 0 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Michael Bunting drafted?
Michael Bunting was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the ARI in Round 4, Pick 27 (117 overall).
Where is Michael Bunting from?
Michael Bunting is 30 years old and was born in Scarborough, CAN.