Numbers can skew the perceived value and role of an NHL prospect. That’s the case for Victoriaville Tigres left winger Maxime Comtois, who could be an option for the Dallas Stars late in the first round when the pick 29th (or even at 39 in the second round if he’s still available). Comtois had a […]
Dallas Stars draft prospect report: Ryan Poehling
If Ryan Poehling had gone the a more traditional route he likely wouldn’t be an option late in the first round. Had he stuck in the USHL this past season he would likely have had gaudy numbers and it would be easier for teams to judge him against his peers. Instead, Poehling made the early […]
Dallas Stars draft prospect report: Kristian Vesalainen
After the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in Game 7 on Thursday the Dallas Stars officially have the 29th pick in the NHL draft (by virtue of the traded with the Anaheim Ducks for Patrick Eaves). The Stars also have the No. 3 pick and 39th pick, putting Dallas in line to grab three top-40 draft […]
Dallas Stars draft prospect report: Jake Oettinger
In addition to the third-overall pick, the Dallas Stars will also have pick No. 28 or No. 29 in the first round after the Anaheim Ducks reached the Western Conference Finals and fell to the Nashville Predators. Dallas will know whether it’s No. 28 or No. 29 after the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators play […]
STARS MAILBAG: Are the Stars really considering trading the No. 3 pick?
I’m going to open this mailbag with a quick reminder to fill out the reader survey I posted earlier this week. It helps me monitor and adjust this site to best fit the needs and wants of its readership. I’ve already made some notes and taken ideas from readers that I’ll be utilizing sooner than later. […]
Dallas Stars draft prospect report: Cale Makar
When I put together my scouting reports for potential picks at No. 3 Cale Makar just missed the cut. In fact, I had narrowed it down to a dozen players and Makar was 13th on my list. I still don’t think Makar is an option at No. 3 for Dallas, but he could be part […]