DALLAS — If needed, Dan Hamhuis is ready to take another face-off tonight against the San Jose Sharks. In the Stars 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, Hamhuis had to step in during a 5-on-3 penalty kill after Radek Faksa was tossed from the face-off. “Didn’t know what I was doing, but […]
How Ken Hitchcock uses analytics and what that means for Devin Shore
The day after each game Ken Hitchcock has an analytics package waiting for him. Before viewing the video from the prior night’s game, the Dallas Stars coach will go through the numbers that have been sent to him by a company in Canada. “I trust this information because I made them do it,” Hitchcock said. […]
Defining Play: Jamie Benn ties it with hard work and a bit of luck
Alexander Radulov was the big story in Saturday’s 4-2 win for the Dallas Stars, and deservedly so. The Russian forward scored twice in the final three minutes, including the game-winning goal, helping the Stars to a key Central Division win. But the Stars aren’t in that position without the work of their captain, Jamie Benn, […]
Alexander Radulov filling leadership role with his play and emotion for Stars
DALLAS — Even empty net goals get Alexander Radulov excited. On Friday when he won a race to a loose puck and scored into the empty net to make it 4-2 he gave the stick a twirl, dropped to one knee, and celebrated just as much as he did when he scored what proved to […]
MORNING SKATE: Bishop set to face childhood team, Hanzal questionable vs. Blues
DALLAS — When Ben Bishop is introduced at American Airlines Center before home games he’s introduced as a native of Denver, Colorado. But that’s only half true. Bishop was born in Denver, but only spent eight months of his life as a resident of Colorado. A more accurate home town would be St. Louis. The […]
STARS MAILBAG: Figuring out proper roles for Brett Ritchie and Devin Shore
Before we got into today’s mailbag, I wanted to share a couple quick thoughts. (And would love to hear reader feedback in the comments on this or anything in the mailbag). 1. Why don’t we see more minor-league conditioning assignments in hockey? Sure, it’s not like baseball where a team can send a player to […]