FRISCO — Dallas Stars coach Ken Hitchcock and is going to have to do some center juggling this season. When he was first hired Hitchcock spoke at lengths about how he plans to to turn Tyler Seguin into a true No. 1 center. Theoretically that would have worked well with Jason Spezza centering the second […]
STARS MAILBAG: Some (minor) Nichushkin clarity, future blue lines, and prospect talk
The mailbag is loaded this week, no need for an intro. Let’s just dive in… https://twitter.com/FlockofOxen/status/885188698723287040 This a very good question and something I was wondering myself, especially after Vladimír Sobotka was able to join the St. Louis Blues after the KHL season ended this past spring. So I asked Stars assistant general manager Mark […]
Final thoughts from development camp: Heiskanen, Oettinger, and much more
The Dallas Stars wrapped up their prospect development camp earlier this week. Over the five-day event, which included four days of on-ice training, prospects were given an orientation into professional hockey. They worked on off-ice training, proper recovery, eating habits, and overall wellness that comes with being an NHL player. “That’s the difference for a […]
Stars prospect Joseph Cecconi putting defense first
FRISCO, Texas — Joseph Cecconi is the somewhat forgotten prospect in the Dallas Stars pool of defensive depth. The 2015 fifth-round pick (133rd overall) doesn’t have the big-name recognition or point totals like other prospects.
Hawel, Peterson, and Davis didn't attend draft, but happy to land with Stars
FRISCO, Texas — Liam Hawel didn’t attend the NHL Entry Draft in Chicago. He had thought about it, but the big center was worried he wouldn’t be drafted and didn’t want to put his family through that.
After tough start to NCAA career, Point building toward strong sophomore season
FRISCO, Texas — The 2017-18 season is going to provide a nice re-start for Dallas Stars goalie prospect in Colton Point. A fifth-round pick (128th overall) in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, Point was expected to compete for the starter’s role as a freshman at Colgate University. And in his first collegiate start he 41 […]