Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill hasn’t officially decided whether he’ll be a buyer or seller at the trade deadline, but as the Stars approach the bye week it’s time for Dallas to embrace a seller’s mentality and sell off pending unrestricted free agents. Ryan Satkowiak and I discussed that and more during the most […]
Denis Gurianov keeping open mind while adjusting to life on and off the ice in Texas
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Denis Gurianov left the 2017 World Junior Championship with a bronze medal and 30 hats. The Dallas Stars prospect earned the medal with Team Russia after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Sweden in the Bronze Medal Game. The 30 hats were gifts, one for each of his Texas […]
Dallas Stars let 3-0 lead slip away in 5-3 loss to Nashville Predators
At one point on Sunday the Dallas Stars had a 3-0 lead against the Nashville Predators and looked like they would pull within four points of a playoff spot and win back-to-back games. Instead they let the lead slip away, got out skated by the Predators for the majority of the game, and proved they’re […]
NOTES: Stars go big on defense with Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak
DALLAS — Jamie Oleksiak returned to the Dallas Stars lineup after missing 13 games with a hand injury and was paired with Stephen Johns in a 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. Together, the duo form the Stars largest possible pairing and they had a strong game against Carolina in their own end. “I thought […]
Prospect observations: Matej Stransky's improved skating may lead to NHL opportunity
CEDAR PARK, Texas — If the Dallas Stars hit full seller mode before the trade deadline, Matej Stransky could make his NHL debut this season. The 23-year-old winger has taken major strides in his game over the past 12 months, and he was rewarded a couple weeks ago with a trip to the AHL All-Star […]
Justin Peters enjoying chance for a fresh start with Stars
CEDAR PARK, Texas — Texas Stars equipment manager Brian “Elvis” Garcia made sure that Justin Peters’ pads would match the correct uniform on Friday against the Tucson Roadrunners. Peters was traded to the Stars organization along with defenseman Justin Hache in exchange for Brandon Ranford and Brendan Troock on Feb. 1. All four players in […]