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 […]
Alexander Radulov Scores Game Winner in Stars 4-2 Victory over Blues
The Dallas Stars gave up a lead to the St. Louis Blues in the third period and clawed back late to get the victory 4-2. Ben Bishop was in the crease again for his 300th career game and finished with 35 saves on 37 shots. The Stars were perfect on four penalty kills and went […]
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 […]