I want to start today’s mailbag with a quick video breakdown. Last night Radek Faksa a goal in the second period after completing one of the most unique zone entries I’ve ever seen. If you missed, it here is the play: Faksa goal pic.twitter.com/aNuV14DOkM — steph (@myregularface) March 3, 2017 First Faksa sees the check […]
Dallas Stars Acquire Defenseman Dillon Heatherington From Columbus In Exchange For Left Wing Lauri Korpikoski
Here is the official release: FRISCO, Texas – Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Dillon Heatherington from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for left wing Lauri Korpikoski. Heatherington, 21, has produced six points (1-5=6) in 38 games played for Cleveland of the American Hockey League (AHL) […]
STARS MAILBAG: Let's chat about Cody Eakin
We are going to dedicate this week’s mailbag to Cody Eakin. I could have dedicated it to the Stars bye week and Ales Hemsky’s solo practices as he works his way back from injury. But the readers have demanded a discussion about Cody Eakin, and we are going to deliver. Let’s get started: @seanshapiro Cody […]
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 […]
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 […]