The mailbag is loaded this week and I can’t think of a worthy intro at this moment, so let’s get started… Comment from discussion Mailbag, time for questions. Alexander Radulov is the type of player you want on your hockey team, and that has nothing to do with his all-world skill. Both on and off […]
September 22 Stars Daily: Don't overreact to a preseason loss by the "B Team"
The Dallas Stars lost 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night and you shouldn’t overreact to the loss. For one, you should never overreact to any preseason results, in the grand scheme of these things these games don’t count. You also have to look at the Stars lineup, which heavily relied on likely AHL […]
Roope Hintz scores as Stars fall to Avalanche 5-1 in preseason
The Dallas Stars lost their second preseason game 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Roope Hintz scored the Stars lone goal during a 5-on-3 power play in the third period. After using a more veteran lineup on Tuesday the Stars had a lineup filled with AHL players and fringe NHLers on Thursday. On the […]
Morning Skate: Stars fielding "prove it" lineup in second preseason game
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars second preseason game against the Colorado Avalanche is a “prove it” moment for several of the players suiting up against the Colorado Avalanche. After rolling out a veteran group against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, Ken Hitchcock is leaning on a group of younger players, likely AHLers, and […]
September 21 Stars Daily: Preseason slashing crack down could have benefits
Penalties have defined the first week of the NHL preseason. There were 19 combined minor penalties when the Dallas Stars beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Tuesday. Watching a handful of preseason games on Wednesday evening it was more of the same, lots of penalties and ensuing frustrations by the players. It’s certainly detracted […]
Finding a defense partner for Methot, if not Klingberg then who?
For five years Marc Methot knew exactly who he would play with every game. He was the perfect fit for Erik Karlsson during his time with the Ottawa Senators. Methot’s defensive-minded, physical style worked well with Karlsson’s ability to push the play and drive offense from the blue line.