FRISCO, Texas — Back-to-back preseason games are going to act as a live audition for the 32 remaining players in Dallas Stars training camp. Ken Hitchcock said all of the players remaining, other than Martin Hanzal, will participate in the back-to-back preseason games on Monday against the Colorado Avalanche and Tuesday vs. the Minnesota Wild. […]
Stars Daily September 24: Oleksiak continues excellence, what does that mean?
On Friday Ken Hitchcock said he’s moved into the second phase of roster construction for his NHL team. Instead of looking to make cuts, now the Stars are looking for players to step up, grab roles, and earn their spots. Theoretically it’s a somewhat open competition for NHL jobs and Hitchcock will force management to […]
Stars shutout Blues 4-0, Janmark scores second goal of preseason
Kari Lehtonen made 21 saves and the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 4-0 in a preseason game on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis, Jason Spezza, Remi Elie, and Mattias Janmark scored as Dallas improved to 2-1-0 in the preseason, with both of the wins coming against the Blues. Dallas outshot St. Louis 38-21 and dominated […]
Morning Skate: Spezza and Smith to make preseason debut, Lehtonen starts for Stars
The Dallas Stars will play their third preseason game this evening on the road against the St. Louis Blues. Jason Spezza and Gemel Smith will both play in their first preseason game. For Spezza it’s a chance to get his legs moving after being held out the first two preseason games. It is Smith’s first […]
Stars Daily September 23: Dealing with an information overload
Fans and media members are going to get a bit of an information overload this season with Ken Hitchcock coaching the Dallas Stars. While Lindy Ruff was more reserved and kept things close to the vest, for example he would never even discuss starting goalies, Hitchcock enjoys sharing information. He likes to have lengthy chats […]
Wrong Side of the Red Line Podcast: Mike McKenna on music, food, goaltending, and a tribute to Dimebag Darrell
I wanted to add another element to the podcast this season and include more player interviews. After sitting down with Mike McKenna on Thursday I think it’s off to a great start. In a wide-ranging conversation McKenna discussed everything from the music selection at American Airlines Center, a deep dive into goaltending techniques, goalie equipment, […]