I had a lengthy interview with Mike Modano on Thursday morning for the book I’m working on, 100 Things Stars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. (This is a shameless plug, I know. But please consider buying it when it comes out). And while I’m saving the bulk of the interview for the book, […]
Ben Bishop's puck-handling ability brings another element to the Stars mobile defense
General manager Jim Nill said a couple interesting things on Friday when he introduced new Dallas Stars goalie Ben Bishop to the local media. First he called Bishop his No. 1 goalie. That’s not a surprise, but it does officially signal the end of a 1A/1B goalie juggling system that’s been in place the past […]
Klingberg wins gold, Nichushkin helps Russia secure bronze at worlds
Stars defenseman John Klingberg helped Sweden claim the gold medal at the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. Sweden defeated Canada in a shootout and secured a 2-1 victory when Henrik Lundqvist stopped Mitch Marner on the final chance of the shootout. Klingberg had two shots and had 43 shifts for 26 minutes, 10 seconds of […]
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. […]
AUDIO: Jim Nill on NHL Network Radio discussing Stars offseason
Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill was on SiriusXM’s NHL Network Radio on Thursday morning and discussed the Stars offseason. Nill talked about the expansion draft, the NHL Entry Draft (including potentially trading the No. 3 pick), and a number of other topics.
Wrong Side of the Red Line Reader Survey
It was my first season on the NHL beat and over the course of the season this site evolved and tried to match the wants and needs of its readership. I’d like to think it succeeded and the hope is that Wrong Side of the Red Line will take another step next season. I have […]