TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — The Dallas Stars prospects came up short in the first game of the Traverse City Prospects Tournament falling to the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Friday afternoon. Dallas has a younger team at the tournament than past years — particularly at forward — while Columbus brought a more veteran team and […]
STARS MAILBAG: Heiskanen, potential lines, and it's game day in Traverse City
After five long months it’s finally game day. No, the NHL team won’t have formal opening night until Oct. 6. But this afternoon at 3:30 ET (2:30 CT) the Dallas Stars prospects will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first game of the Traverse City Prospects Tournament. The game may be played […]
It's early, but Roope Hintz is already grabbing the Stars attention
At an informal skate in Frisco last week Roope Hintz put on a minor puck-handling clinic during a small-sided three-on-three scrimmage. He picked up the puck behind his net, angled his body to protect it as he charged forward, slipped the puck around another defender’s stick, and ended up with complete possession behind the opposite […]
Stars new coaching staff could provide a fresh start for "bubble players" and defensemen
FRISCO, Texas — Changing head coaches is going to have some obvious impacts on the Dallas Stars this season. Ken Hitchcock, who replaced Lindy Ruff, is going to bring in a more disciplined system. There will be more attention to detail and offensive and defensive approaches will be tweaked by assistant coaches Stu Barnes and […]
Breaking down the Dallas Stars Traverse City Prospect Tournament roster
The Dallas Stars announced their roster for the Traverse City Prospects Tournament on Tuesday, unveiling a roster with 11 official prospects and 11 free agent invitees. On the roster the noticeable omission is Miro Heiskanen, the Stars top prospect and No. 3 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Heiskanen sustained an injury last week in […]
Dallas Stars announce Traverse City Prospects Tournament roster
On Tuesday the Dallas Stars unveiled their roster for the 2017 Traverse City Prospects Tournament. Here is the full roster, there will be more on the roster selection and expectations later today. Traverse City Roster